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Chapter Two

Restrictions on the Use of Copyrighted Materials


2.1. Section 106 Copyright Owner's Rights
  • Reproduction
  • Derivative works
  • Public distribution
  • Public performance
  • Public Display
  • Digital audio transmission of sound recordings
  • Importation

For works of visual art (106a)

  • Attribution
  • Integrity

You may infringe someone's copyright when you reproduce a copyrighted work; prepare derivative works based on a work; or distribute, perform or display a work publicly.[1] But engaging in these activities without permission doesn't necessarily result in copyright infringement; sections 107 to 122 of the Copyright Act permit certain uses that would overwise be infringing. We will address these exceptions later. For now, we will explain what types of use may result in copyright infringement.


  1. 17 U.S.C. § 106 (2006).

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