2. Software Copyright Protection
●Software copyright
law provides
protection for the
original works of
artists. The copyright
goes into effect from
the moment the
person creates the
software.
3. Function
●It provides safeguards for original artistic
works, including music, movies and
software.
●Generally, a purchaser of software buys
the right to use the software or "license"
the product. An ownership interest does
not exist.
4. Considerations
●This aspect of modern copyright law
permits the use of materials for a variety of
purposes, including criticism comments,
research, news reports or educational
purposes.
5. Warning!
●Copyright laws make it illegal to
misappropriate copyrighted software, including
by copying, loaning, renting or leasing the
software for profit.
●Individuals found liable can be fined $150,000
for each software program misappropriated.
Even if you legally purchased the software, it
may be illegal to install it on more than one
computer unless you purchase additional
licenses.
