Introduction to e-Business
Generally, music piracy can be explained as the intentional contravention of copyright as well as trademarks for business benefit. Music piracy can take place in two forms: internet piracy and physical piracy. Physical piracy is further classified into three categories: simple piracy, which entails packaging of the pirated copy differently from the original copy; counterfeits, which entails packaging the pirated copy similar to the original copy. This is done by reproducing the trademark of the record company to deceive customers that they are getting an original copy; and lastly, bootlegs, which is illegal recording of broadcast or live performances. ...
