Actually, all work is copyrighted automatically, whether or not it is officially registered or not. So, the downloading of the local garage band's music off the internet without their permission is ALSO copyright infringement.
Saying you don't know whether or not it's copyrighted is an absolutely bogus argument. Ignoring the fact that ALL creative works are AUTOMATICALLY protected by copyright, the fact is you'd have to be a moron to not be aware that the latest U2 album is copyrighted and that you're supposed to be paying something for it.
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