U.S. Copyright Act: Primary federal legislation (17 U.S.C. ���� 101-1401) governing copyright law in the United States, establishing basic rights and protections for copyright holders
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing copyright issues in the digital age, including online infringement and safe harbor provisions for service providers
Copyright Term Extension Act: Law that extended copyright terms in the United States, affecting duration of copyright protection
Copyright Act Section 501: Specific section dealing with copyright infringement, defining what constitutes infringement and legal basis for action
DMCA Section 512: Safe harbor provisions protecting service providers from copyright infringement liability under certain conditions
Copyright Act Section 106: Defines exclusive rights granted to copyright holders, including reproduction, distribution, and public performance rights
Constitutional Copyright Clause: Article I, Section 8, Clause 8 of the U.S. Constitution providing the constitutional basis for copyright protection
Fair Use Doctrine: 17 U.S.C. �� 107 - Legal doctrine allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, commentary, or education
Statutory Damages: Provisions allowing copyright holders to claim predetermined damages instead of proving actual damages
Work for Hire Doctrine: Legal concept determining copyright ownership when works are created as part of employment or specially commissioned
Copyright Statute of Limitations: Three-year limitation period for bringing copyright infringement claims
Copyright Remedies: Available legal remedies including injunctive relief, monetary damages, statutory damages, and attorney's fees
