Category Archives: Copyrights

Software Copyright Laws

Since computer programs are relatively new, software copyright laws are still often being changed and reformed. Today there are millions of different types of computer programs and software that have many different functions. Software can help users obtain music, protect them from viruses, access the internet and many other beneficial services. With the constant advances … Continue reading

Music Copyright Laws Can Hurt Musicians

In the United States, music copyright laws are in place to protect the author of the music. Music copyright laws are intended to prevent people or companies from stealing and using music that is not theirs. However, the author of a piece of music defined by music copyright law may not be the real author. … Continue reading

The President and Copyright Law

Ever since February of 2007 when he made the announcement that he was running for President of The United States, Barack Obama’s name and face have been put on almost every product imaginable. Originally it was Barack Obama’s own campaign that would sell typical items, such as pins and posters in order to raise money. … Continue reading

Do Internet Copyright Laws Exist?

The internet has gone through many major advancements in recent years. In the age of Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and blogs the internet is a source for endless information and constant instant communication. Websites quickly went from being owned only by established businesses to virtually anyone who wanted one. With all this personal work, many … Continue reading

Napster Broke Federal Copyright Laws

During the last couple years of the 1990s, a new computer program became available for download for free. This new program was called Napster. It was one of a kind and quickly became popular. The purpose of the program was to provide users with free music. The concept was that users would upload music onto … Continue reading