RESEARCH ETHICS
COPY RIGHT
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Question
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What can happen if you use copyrighted material without giving proper credit where credit is due?
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sued
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fail an assignment
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get a fine
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all of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In the case of criminal copyright infringement, the minimum punishment for an infringement of copyright is imprisonment for six months with a minimum fine of Rs. 50, 000/-. In the case of a second and subsequent conviction, the minimum punishment is imprisonment for one year and a fine of Rs. 1, 00, 000/-.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fair Use is an exception to the rights of a creator which allows limited use of copyrighted material without the creator’s permission. The fair use doctrine helps prevent a rigid application of copyright law that would be counterproductive to the main purpose of copyright – to foster creativity.
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