How do I make sure I am not plagiarizing?

Follow these four steps to ensure your paper is free from plagiarism:Keep track of the sources you consult in your research.Paraphrase or quote from your sources (and add your own ideas).Credit the original author in an in-text citation and reference list.Use a plagiarism checker before you submit.

What is the fine for violating copyright?

The law provides a range from $200 to $150,000 for each work infringed. Infringer pays for all attorneys fees and court costs. The Court can issue an injunction to stop the infringing acts.

How long do you go to jail for copyright infringement?

10 years

What are the 4 fair use exceptions to copyright?

Since copyright law favors encouraging scholarship, research, education, and commentary, a judge is more likely to make a determination of fair use if the defendant’s use is noncommercial, educational, scientific, or historical.

What big thing Cannot be copyrighted?

Works without enough “originality” (creativity) to merit copyright protection such as titles, names, short phrases and slogans, familiar symbols or designs, font design, ingredients or contents, facts, blank forms, etc. cannot be copyrighted.

How do you legally protect an idea?

How to legally protect a business ideaConduct an intellectual property audit. Begin by creating a list of your various types of intellectual property, including anything that makes your business different from its competitors. Beware of early publicity. Confidentiality and employment agreements. Patent, trademarks, designs and copyright.

Can I use a copyrighted image for personal use?

As the name suggests, the copyright is owned by the public, and images are free for anyone to use, reuse, modify, adapt and distribute. While the images are copyright-free, it’s still professional courtesy to attribute the work’s original creator whenever possible.