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What is the concept of the issue in downloading music or videos according to patent laws?

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1. What is the concept of an issue in downloading music or videos according to patent laws?

Are you asking why downloading music or videos according to patent laws is an issue? That is my understanding.

When in violation of patent laws e.g., downloading patented videos and music, it is often referred to as piracy. When we say that someone violates the patent laws by downloading patented videos and music, we basically mean that the person is guilty of the "theft" of someone else's property e.g., music or video. Under patent laws, for example, the music and videos belong to the person or company that patented the product, and it is illegal to 'pirate' (e.g., download free) someone else's music and videos. In other ...

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