Copyright infringement is generally considered a form of intellectual property (IP) theft in common parlance and in many legal contexts, referring to the unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of creative works. While legally distinct from physical theft—as the original owner still possesses their work—it is considered a "taking" of exclusive rights that causes economic harm.
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Definition: Infringement is the unauthorized exercise of rights held by the copyright owner (e.g., copying, distributing, displaying).
IP Theft Examples: This includes pirating software, music, films, books, and using copyrighted code without permission, according to Thales CPL and Proofpoint
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