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Is using a non-genuine microsoft software a copyright infringement?
18-Dec-2023 (In Trademark & Copyright Law)
am using a non-genuine windows 7 software which does not require license(in my knowledge)...does that breach copyright laws of microsoft?? what are the copyright laws regarding copying or the cracking the original software in india??
A non-genuine software means that it is a pirated version of the Software. Microsoft has software over all the versions of Windows OS that it releases including their updates. Using a cracked version violates the Copyright of Microsoft and hence, is illegal to use the non-genuine, cracked version of the software.
Broadly speaking, When a person intentionally or unintentionally copies or uses the work of another creator, without his prior consent or permission, or any contract or license or assignment with the author, it amounts to infringement.
When you buy a the original Windows Software, you are basically paying royalty and obtaining license from Microsoft to use their Software. They impose certain terms and conditions before you install the Software and you must agree to be able to install the software. Only upon agreeing to those terms you will be permitted to install and use the software.
In India, Copyright is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957.
Broadly speaking, When a person intentionally or unintentionally copies or uses the work of another creator, without his prior consent or permission, or any contract or license or assignment with the author, it amounts to infringement.
When you buy a the original Windows Software, you are basically paying royalty and obtaining license from Microsoft to use their Software. They impose certain terms and conditions before you install the Software and you must agree to be able to install the software. Only upon agreeing to those terms you will be permitted to install and use the software.
In India, Copyright is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957.
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