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Is ignorance of the fact that something is illegal a valid defense?

April 26, 2017Defense fact ignorance illegal valid

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Is ignorance of the fact that something is illegal a valid defense?

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International copyright laws do not require the person committing the violation, or responsible for the violation, to be aware that their actions are in violation of law. The absence of knowledge — or even intent — does not excuse the violation and is not a defense in a copyright infringement lawsuit.