the registered images. “Copying” is a judicial shorthand for the infringement of any of a copyright owner’s exclusive rights. Worlds of Wonder, Inc. v. Veritel Learning Systems, Inc., 658 F.Supp. 351, 354 (N.D.Tex.1986); see 11 U.S.C. § 106 (setting forth a copyright owner’s rights). Because direct proof of copying is rarely available to a copyright owner, copying is normally shown by proving (a) that a defendant had access to the copyrighted work; and (b) substantial similarity between the copyrighted work and the accused work. Lakedreams, 932 F.2d at 1107. Alternatively, where proof of access is absent, copying may be proved by showing a “striking similarity” between the copyrighted work and the accused work. Ferguson v. National Broadcasting Co., 584 F.2d 111, 113 (5th Cir.1978) (<HOLDING>). In this case, Webbworld cannot claim to have
recognizing that identity of a substance as cocaine may be proved by circumstantial evidence holding that criminal conduct of which defendant is acquitted may be used as sentencing factor if proved by preponderance of the evidence holding that if two works are so strikingly similar as to preclude the possibility of independent creation copying may be proved without a showing of access recognizing that a partial new trial may be granted if the issue of damages is so distinct and independent  that it can be separately tried holding so under circumstances similar to the present ones