Why is Copyright Infringement a Concern?
The concept of “Public Performance is central to copyright and the issue of protection for “intellectual property.” If an author, computer programmer, musician or movie producer does not retain ownership of his or her “work,” there would be little incentive for them to continue and little chance of recouping the enormous investment in time, research and development, much less profits for future endeavors. Copyright Infringers Can be Prosecuted The Motion Picture Association of America and its member companies are dedicated to stopping film and video piracy in all its forms, including unauthorized public performances, illegal downloading, etc. The motion picture companies can go to court to ensure their copyrights are not violated. To avoid embarrassing publicity and fines, it is important to comply with U.S. Copyright Law when using movies publicly. If you are uncertain about your responsibilities under copyright law, consult your legal copyright compliance advisor or attorney. Copyrig
