Copyright
Copyright represents right of creation including literary, academic, and artistic work. Copyright makes effects immediately after the creation requiring no further process for approval of right.
Copyright is divided into author’s moral right and author’s property right. The former is closely related to author’s personality such as right of declaration, right to indicate one’s real name, and right to maintain the identity of the content. the latter is right to pursue profit from the works created by the author such as right to reproduce, right of broadcasting, right of exhibition, right to distribute, and right to make secondary works.
A person can take immediately civil and criminal remedies from copyright infringement, However, it is advantageous to send a warning letter preferentially to settle the dispute quickly and improve the effectiveness of civil and criminal remedies from copyright infringement. It is favorable to make a contract of compromise for the dispute with the expected result of the sentence, litigation costs and litigation period.
A plaintiff can claim prohibition and prevention from infringement by on going or potential infringers. In addition, the necessary measures, including the disposal of objects made by the act of infringement can be claimed. If a rapid prohibition of infringement is necessary, the plaintiff can also apply for provisional disposition. In case of damage, the plaintiff can claim compensation for damages with credit repair. If one be charged for infringement on copyright, the accused would face up to 5 years imprisonment or be fined not exceeding 50 million won.