Punishment for violating copyright law, get help from a lawyer

2020-01-13 11:11:11

Celebrities and popular characters often suffer from measles due to various parodies and counterparts.

Recently, as Penguin character Feng Su has gained popularity, various parody has continued, and the HR Innovation Department has been caught up in controversy by showing Peng Su similar to Feng Su.

The personnel department said there was no direct consultation with EBS, and did not deny the original character's existence and used it for promotional purposes rather than imitation.

However, there are also eyes on copyright violations.

Feng Shui is a publicly published work that is open to the public by means of performances, air-transmissions, etc., and can be sued for criminal infringement.

The Copyright Act was enacted to contribute to the development of culture and industry by promoting copyright protection and fair use of copyrighted works.

Since the violation of copyright law and the punishment of works such as famous characters or songs continues to occur, the owners and businesses that operate the business should also be careful.

Violation of copyright law can result in imprisonment of up to five years or fines of up to 50 million won, followed by liability for damages.

The intensity of copyright law punishment can vary depending on the degree of violation, and lawsuits can be made against various parts such as copyright infringement and damage.

When a lawsuit occurs due to a violation of copyright law, it is checked whether the copyright law has been infringed, followed by a request for suspension of infringement, disposal of goods, and a civil damages claim.

If necessary, criminal penalties may be applied, and the copyright holder may be audited and billed.

Kim Dong-seop, a lawyer at YK Corporate Law Group, said, “There are many cases of punishment due to violation of copyright law.

Since various works are open to the public, and copyright law protects them, copyright owners must take appropriate action to reduce damage in case of copyright infringement.

Even when a lawsuit is filed for a violation of copyright law, it is necessary to check and deal with various matters such as violation of copyright law.

As civil and criminal lawsuits can go along with copyright violations, it is advisable to file a lawsuit with the help of law firms and lawyers. ”