Laws that protect intellectual property are critical to the economy. find and read a law (a primary source) that protects intellectual property, such as patents, trademarks, or copyright laws. in the space below: identify the law you chose. explain what parts specifically protect such property. use specific quotes from the law to prove your points. consider how the language of the law is structured to be clear and concise. explain how the language used in the law protects intellectual property. cite your source.

The Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2005 is an example of an intellectual property law. This federal law helps protect the intellectual property of movie producers across the US in multiple ways.

1) It allows for severe punishment of individuals who try to record movies in a movie theater. This ensures that individuals who pay to see the movie do not try to steal the work of the producers for their own personal gain.

2) It helps movie producers prosecute any individual that releases movie footage early through computer programs.