Question

which of the following is a theory of copyright infringement?

a- vicarious

b- direct

c- indirect

d- all of the above

Answer 1

Solution.>

The correct answer is (d) ie. All of the above

When a person uses, sells, import or exports any patented product directly, it will be considered as a Direct infringement.

When a person uses, sells, import or exports any patented product indirectly by causing another party to do so, it will be considered as an Indirect infringement.

Based on the common law principle of respondeat superior, Vicarious infringement is also a form of secondary liability for direct infringement.

Hence all three are part of a theory of copyright infringement.

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