Copyright is a defined bundle of exclusive rights granted by the Federal Government for limited times in order to provide incentives for creative expression. This regulation is necessary in order to promote the progress of science and the useful arts.

This protection requires balance, however. While copyright protection promotes creativity by rewarding authors, musicians and developers, over-protection can discourage innovation and threaten competition. Protecting copyright does not mean protecting business models, nor should it threaten computer security, obstruct interoperability or undermine competition – particularly in industries entirely unrelated to piracy.

In its efforts to achieve balanced copyright, CCIA has played a major role in important copyright litigation and legislative activities that have contributed the development of technology and the protection of the rights of innovators and other users. CCIA also works to promote balanced intellectual property protection worldwide by consulting with policymakers internationally, and working to improve bilateral trade agreements and multilateral treaties, such as those negotiated under the auspices of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

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