17.5 Copyright Infringement-Elements-Ownership and Copying (17 U.S.C. Sec. 501(a)-(B)) is a section of the United States Code that outlines the legal framework for copyright infringement. It is the basis for civil remedies for the unauthorized copying of copyrighted works. This section defines the elements of copyright infringement, ownership of copyright, and the rights of the copyright holder. It also includes the penalties for copyright infringement, including the potential for damages. The section defines different types of copyright infringement, including direct infringement, contributory infringement, and vicarious infringement. It outlines the requirements for the ownership of a copyright, including the need for a valid copyright registration. Additionally, it outlines the rights that copyright holders have, including the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and publicly perform or display the work. Finally, 17.5 outlines the penalties for copyright infringement, including the potential for damages, injunctions, and other remedies.