The document discusses copyright, trademarks, fair use, and piracy. Copyright grants exclusive rights over published works. Trademarks uniquely identify businesses and must be registered. Fair use allows limited copying without permission in some cases. Piracy involves illegally downloading or distributing copyrighted media and can result in expensive fines.

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2. Copyright A document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work. Songs

3. Trademark A word, phrase, graphic image, or symbol used by a business or other organization to represent itself or its merchandise. Trademarks must be registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office or with the appropriate international authority in order to be legally recognized. The NBA logo is a trademark of the NBA.

4. Fair Use Permits some copying and distribution without permission of the copyright holder or payment to same. If the company allows the content to be downloaded, you may do so but only the items that aren’t copyrighted. Songs and Images is an example

5. Piracy Taking or downloading illegal media such as movies, music, art, and many more subjects that have copyright protection. Downloading illegal movies and music from the internet that have copyright protection. Fines are very expensive if you get caught.