Copyright Act of 1976: Primary federal legislation governing copyright law in the United States (17 U.S.C.), establishing basic rights of copyright holders and duration of copyright protection
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) 1998: Federal law addressing copyright issues in digital and online contexts, including notice-and-takedown procedures for online copyright violations
Berne Convention Implementation Act 1988: U.S. law implementing international copyright treaty obligations, establishing automatic copyright protection without registration requirement
Fair Use Doctrine: Legal doctrine (17 U.S.C. �� 107) allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research
Registration Requirements: While copyright exists from creation, registration with U.S. Copyright Office is required to file an infringement lawsuit and claim statutory damages
Statutory Damages: Provisions allowing copyright holders to claim predetermined damages ranging from $750 to $30,000 per work, or up to $150,000 for willful infringement
Notice and Takedown Procedures: DMCA requirements for notifying service providers of copyright violations and procedures for removing infringing content
Statute of Limitations: Three-year limitation period for filing copyright infringement claims from when the claim accrued
Proof of Ownership: Requirement to demonstrate valid copyright ownership through registration certificate or other evidence of creation and ownership
Nature of Infringement: Specific details of how the copyright has been violated, including exact copying, unauthorized distribution, or derivative works
Demand for Cessation: Clear statement requiring immediate stop to infringing activities and removal of infringing materials
Compliance Timeframe: Specific period within which the violator must comply with the notice's demands
