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But ignorance of the law is not a defence. Given everything can be assumed to be under copyright, I don’t see how it can be a valid denfense that you “didnt kno
by bazoom42 4y ago
But ignorance of the law is not a defence. Given everything can be assumed to be under copyright, I don’t see how it can be a valid denfense that you “didnt know” something was under copyright.
- Bjartr 4y agoYou violate the law when you infringe regardless, but intent matters for determining the penalty for doing so. The law basically says that, specifically for infringing a copyright, doing so out of ignorance is less punishable. Ignorance isn't a general defense, but some laws do account for it on a case by case basis.