Copyright is infringed if a third party does any of the above acts comprised in the scope of the copyright.

There are other acts which also constitute infringement of copyright. For example:

(1)The importation for sale, hire or distribution of an article where the person knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the making of the article was carried out without the consent of the copyright owner.

(2)The sale or hire of, or dealing with an article where the person knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the making of the article constituted an infringement of the copyright or, in the case of an imported article, the making of the article was carried out without the consent of the copyright owner.

This article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter and should NOT be treated as legal advice. Specific legal advice should be sought by you about your particular case and special circumstances.

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