Piracy and Digital Rights Management: 10 Ways to Combat Online Piracy
Unfortunately there is no "silver bullet" solution to this problem. While no publisher can fully stop online piracy, there are certain steps that can, at the very least, reduce the harm caused by piracy. Below are 10 quick and easy steps that any publisher can take to address the problem.
1. Register Your Copyrighted Work in a Timely Manner
Although you do not need to register your work with the Copyright Office for the work to be protected by copyright law, there are many benefits to doing so. Registration establishes a public record that the owner claims a copyright interest. In addition, registering the work within the first three months of publication or prior to an infringement enables you to obtain your attorney fees and "statutory" damages of up to $30,000. Since you can't sue an infringer in federal court without first registering the work with the Copyright Office, you might as well get it done at the outset. The application process is inexpensive and easy.
- Companies:
- Amazon.com
- People:
- Keith Kupferschmid