> But then are pirates still in violation of copyright law? Certainly not from getting the game from the developer, assuming the developer owns the copyright a

> But then are pirates still in violation of copyright law? Certainly not from getting the game from the developer, assuming the developer owns the copyright as opposed to having signed away the right to control distribution. Also, copyright law doesn't control use. So using it is legal assuming you don't find a way to use a game that is in violation of some other law. If the developer doesn't want the pirates redistributing the game, though, any pirates who do are violating the law. Redistribution and the right to control it are granted by copyright law. Again, this right can be sold or given to others.