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Why is Copyright Infringement a Concern?

Last Revised on January 12, 2012

The concept of "Public Performance" is central to copyright and the issue of protection for intellectual property. The men and women who work for and in the films' production receive royalties as part of their compensation for their labor and skill. Such royalties are the only way publishers, writers, composers and many workmen are paid for their work.

Copyright Infringement Can Result in Costly Penalties

In addition to clouding one's media compliance reputation, computer software and other areas, copyright infringement can be very costly and can easily be avoided. [Failure on the part of individuals or institutions to adhere to the Federal Copyright Laws can result in fines and unwanted publicity. It benefits everyone to follow the guidelines presented here.]

Copyright Infringers Can be Prosecuted

The Motion Picture Association of America and its member companies are dedicated to stopping film and video performance theft in all its forms, including unauthorized public performances. By its very mission, a school [or parish] should not appear to encourage copyright violation less it be considered a contributory infringer.

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