What are the differences between Copyright and Fair Use?

    In today’s 2.0 era, everything appears to be convenient and fast; paper transactions and lengthy thought processes are becoming outdated; yet, anything that is too easy to copy and paste causes us to overlook, infringing on copyright without even realizing it. The major issue is that some pirates are completely unaware of their actions. The majority of people believe that everything on the internet is free. Not including those who have already begun to infringe on copyright. So, what is copyright and fair use? Let me illustrate to you the differences between copyright and fair use.

What is Copyright?

All forms of creative works are protected by copyright from the moment they are made, even if they are not registered. Intellectual property is intangible intellectual property that can be retained and is protected by law by granting an exclusive right to the copyright owner. The law of copyright primarily protects the expression of ideas, not those that have yet to be transferred to Prague. The law was passed, and copyright work does not have to be “novelty,” as long as it derives from the original, is not copied, and is creative with a reasonable degree of effort and intellect. It will be legally protected.

    The purpose of copyright law is to protect copyright owners against unlawful copying or reproduction, as well as the unauthorized use of any form of expression of the creator’s ideas. As a result, copyright protection lasts longer than concept protection, which is a matter of patent law protection of innovation, provided that such protection does not conflict with the public interest as a whole.

The following are examples of copyrighted productions:

1. Computer programs are included in literary works such as booklets, pamphlets, articles, publications, and speeches.
2. Dramatic works, including dance-related works, dances, and narrative presentations, including silent performances.
3. Painting, sculpture, printmaking, architecture, photos, illustrations, and the creation of three-dimensional figures connected to landscapes or science are examples of fine arts.
4. Lyrics, melody, orchestration, and separated and arranged musical notes are all examples of musical works.
5. Videotapes and laser discs, for example, are audiovisual works that store information containing sequences of sights and sounds that may be replayed.
6. Movies and their sound effects are examples of film works (if any).
7. Excluding movie soundtracks or audiovisual soundtracks, sound recording activity includes music tapes and compact discs that record audio data.
8. Radio broadcasting or audio or video broadcasting on a television station are examples of broadcasting activity.
9. Radio broadcasting or audio or video broadcasting on a television station are examples of broadcasting activity. Any other work that falls under the heading of literature, department of science or department of art.

Copyright Acquisition

If the work fits within the copyright law as required by the law on the acquisition of copyright, the original creative work will be protected immediately without any procedures, including registration. In terms of copyright acquisition, there are two main principles: nationality and territoriality.

Who is the Copyright Owner?

The copyright is owned by the following individuals:

1. Authors who produce work on their own initiative without plagiarizing others’ work, which may include co-authors.
2. Creators as employees or employees.
3. In the instance of hiring someone else to create employment for you, you are the employer.
4. With permission from the rights owner, it has been modified, compiled, or put together.
5. Any state or local agency, ministry, sub-ministry, or department.
6. Assignee

Copyright Protection

The copyright owner has sole authority over his or her copyrighted work in the following ways:

1. Reproduce or modify
2. Publicly available
3. Computer programs, audiovisual resources, films, and recordings can be rented as originals or copies.
4. Providing others with the benefits of copyright.
5. Allowing others to understand their rights under 1, 2, or 3 with or without constraints that do not limit competition unfairly.

Protection Age

In most cases, copyright protection takes effect soon when the work is created. This protection lasts for the author’s whole life and for 50 years after his or her death. However, particular sorts of occupations will have varied coverage times, thus the following table summarizes the coverage durations.

1. A normal work’s copyright lasts for the lifespan of the work, plus an extra 50 years after the author’s death. If the author uses a pseudonym or the work does not have the author’s name, the copyright lasts for 50 years from the time it was created in the case of a legal entity. If the author uses a pseudonym or the work does not have the author’s name, the copyright lasts for 50 years from the time it was created in the case of a legal entity.
2. Photography, audiovisual work, films, sound recordings, and broadcasting are all examples of this. Copyright is valid for 50 years after the work was created.
3. A work generated through outsourcing or on the orders of a Ministry, Ta-buang, Department, or other government entity is valid for 50 years from the date of creation.
4. Applied art is valid for 50 years from the date of creation.

How Does Copyright Work With Social Media?

    With conventional works such as books, plays, movies, and theater, the copyright process has become very simple. However, with the introduction of the internet, copyright has become a little more difficult to enforce. Bloggers, for example, must be conscious of what they publish in order to avoid copyright, trademark, and libel issues. Also, before you utilize an image from the internet, make sure you have permission or identify photographs that are in the public domain. This article focuses on the copyright policies of various social media platforms.

What is Fair use?

    Fair use, or the ability to reuse copyrighted material to create new works with distinct substance or purposes, is a principle that authorizes the use of copyrighted material without permission. The copyright owner must be licensed, and its usage must not result in a conflict of interest for the copyright owner, or, in other words, non-commercial use. For instance, it could be used for amusement, criticism, parody, news reporting, research, or education. In terms of YouTube revenue, there are three basic examples of fair use usage:

1. Bring a song into Remix and change it up to make a new piece for a different occasion.
2. It is utilized in news reporting, research, and educational projects.
3. We can use footage from that movie at select parts or brief periods that are connected to the content that we present in order to criticize the referenced content, but chopping the entire movie into intervals for criticism is not considered. It’s considered a “copyright infringement.”

    Even though YouTube has a fair use policy that states that photos, music, and video can be used for no more than 10-15 seconds, this is misleading because the owner has the ability to report it. In summary, there are four considerations that decide whether or not something is fair use:

1. Purpose of use – It is not necessary to seek profit from all outlets and for academic usage exclusively for the purposes of study or research.
2. Type of work – It must be a direct use of the original image with no retouching, editing, or modification.
3. Consumption – It should only be used for its intended purpose and should not be broadly distributed.
4. Consequences that may be felt by the work’s owner – There must be no consequence that could lead to a conflict of interest, and the work’s owner should be notified.

    Any usage outside of the jurisdiction of the above four conditions will be considered a copyright infringement right away, and each country’s fair use rules are different. Whether related or not, because this principle is not accepted in every country, it is best to obtain permission from the owner of the work before using it.

Protecting Your Own Social Media Content 

    The greatest method to avoid having your intellectual property hijacked on social media is to avoid posting it in the first place. You have provided a license to the media site to use the content and for others to view it, even if you control the content you post on one of these social media sites. To protect the material, add a copyright note to the image file. Also, keep in mind that your property could be taken by someone else (not associated with the social media site). You must be vigilant for such violations and make complaints as soon as possible. If you are not vigilant, you may not be able to substantiate your claims in court.

    A Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notice is the most effective way to lodge a complaint. This technique allows you to send a precise warning to the website’s ISP (web host) that you suspect is infringing on your copyright. The ISP removes the defective copy, and the website owner is alerted. The owner has the option to react with a counter-notice, after which you must determine what to do. Engage the services of an attorney to assist you with the process and guarantee that you are following the steps correctly.