unauthorized copying
Stealing intellectual property
Unauthorized copying is reproducing something—software, music, text, images—without permission from whoever holds the rights.
The term appears in copyright law and software licensing, where it covers everything from photocopying a book to pirating movies: Unauthorized copying of this program is prohibited.
It's often a euphemism for piracy or infringement.
- plagiarismUnattributed use of others' work
- revenue lossDecline in income
- watermarkingEmbedding ownership indicators
- screen grabCaptured display image
- torrentingPeer-to-peer file transfer
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Defending ownership of creative works
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