subject: Copyright Israel Law for Music and Other Media [print this page] Copyright Israel Law for Music and Other Media
The copyright Israel law is strictly implemented in the distribution and use of music and other multimedia files in Israel. Strict enactment of the law has been recently established in order to deal with the rampant piracy and violations happening around the country. This has led to the losses and downfall of hundreds of music production companies around Israel. This would cripple the media industry in the long term which would be bad for the country. The is why the legal and judicial system in Israel has been refined and improved in order to protect the interests of artists, singers and other people involved in the development and promotion of the arts and culture of Israel through songs and other media items.
The copyright Israel law for music inhibits and prevents music stores and shops from selling illegally copied and pirated music, movies and other multimedia items. A law enforcement division has been recently established to deal with piracy. The law requires a monthly inspection of all the items and selections being sold in the store. This would ensure that no illegally copied items are being sold. If ever a significant amount of pirated items have been found, the stores would be immediately closed and suspended. The owners would be barred from establishing and opening a store until further investigation. The monthly inspections have been very effective in reducing the incidence of piracy.
The copyright Israel law for music and multimedia items is also applicable on the Internet. The music, movies and other media files cannot be illegally copied, distributed and download without permission from the Production Company and artist. In order to prevent piracy from happening, the Israeli government has established a campaign hunting down pirates that copy and post music and movies files in the internet. This is necessary in order to stop violations of copyrights.
