Kishwaukee College holds Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies
Kishwaukee College held its Spring 2025 Commencement on Saturday, May 17, in the gymnasium, with 206 students attending ceremonies to commemorate their achievements.
Read MoreSummary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws
Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement.
Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or "statutory" damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For "willful" infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys' fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505.
Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense.
For more information, please see the website of the U.S. Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov, especially their FAQ's at www.copyright.gov/help/faq.
This statement was prepared by the U.S. Department of Education, June 2010.
Kishwaukee College held its Spring 2025 Commencement on Saturday, May 17, in the gymnasium, with 206 students attending ceremonies to commemorate their achievements.
Read MoreKishwaukee College nursing students were honored during a pinning ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, at the College. Kish recognized 24 students for completing the Registered Nursing program and presented each graduate with a special pin before family and friends during the ceremony.
Read More