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What are the laws surrounding copyright infringement?
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The laws surrounding copyright infringement vary by country, but generally speaking, it is illegal to reproduce, distribute, or create derivatives of a copyrighted work, or to use it in a way that violates the copyright holder's exclusive rights, such as making copies of the work in question or selling copies of it. It is important to note that copyright infringement can occur even if the person did not intend to violate the copyright holder's rights. Additionally, some countries provide additional protections such as increased penalties for the creation of copies of copyrighted works.