The completion of novel creation is also the condensation of the author's painstaking efforts, so the author of the novel enjoys copyright according to law. When writing novels, we should also respect the copyright of others, and we should not copy other people's novels, otherwise the consequences will be very serious. So, what are the consequences of copying novels? Let's take a closer look. 1. What are the consequences of copying novels?

Copying novels will infringe the copyright of others, and the legal consequences of copyright infringement are mainly civil liabilities such as stopping the infringement, apologizing and compensating for losses. If the circumstances are serious, criminal responsibility will be investigated, and copying other people's articles constitutes copyright infringement.

Second, the constitutive elements of copyright infringement

Key points of copyright infringement:

1, the fact of infringement is that the actor uses the copyright owner's works, performances, audio-visual products and radio and television programs without the permission of the copyright owner and in accordance with the conditions of use stipulated in the copyright law. Copyright infringement, without the consent of the author and other copyright owners, is not a case of fair use and legal use, but an unauthorized use of the work, so it is a violation of copyright law.

2. The behavior is illegal. Copyright is an absolute right, and everyone has the obligation of inaction that cannot infringe this right. Others must abide by the relevant provisions of the copyright law and other laws when using copyrighted works. If the actor violates the law, his behavior is illegal.

3. The actor is subjectively at fault. The so-called fault refers to the mental state of the infringer's infringement and its consequences, including intentional and negligent forms. Most acts of copyright infringement are intentional; There are also a few that can be constituted by intention or negligence. Distinguishing the forms of fault is of certain significance for determining the legal responsibility of the infringer.

Three. Infringement of copyright

1, publishing his works without the permission of the copyright owner;

2. Publishing a work created in cooperation with others as one's own work without the permission of the co-author;

3, did not participate in the creation, in order to seek personal fame and fortune, signed in other people's works;

4. distorting or tampering with other people's works;

5. Plagiarizing other people's works;

6. Use the work by exhibition, shooting or similar shooting, or use the work by adaptation, translation and annotation without the permission of the copyright owner. Unless otherwise provided for in this law;

7, the use of other people's works, should pay remuneration but did not pay;

8. Renting works or audio-visual products without the permission of the copyright owner or copyright-related obligee of film works and works created by similar film production methods, computer software and audio-visual products, except as otherwise provided in this Law;

9. Using the layout design of books and periodicals published by publishers without the permission of publishers;

10. Live broadcast or public transmission of a live performance or recording of a performance without the permission of the performer;

1 1, other acts that infringe copyright and copyright-related rights and interests;

12. Reproduction, distribution, performance, projection, broadcasting, compilation and dissemination to the public through information networks without the permission of the copyright owner, except as otherwise provided by this Law;

13, publishing books that others enjoy exclusive publishing rights.

The above is a detailed introduction about the consequences of copying novels. Plagiarism of novels may infringe the copyright of others. If there is any safety behavior, it is necessary to immediately stop the infringement and make corresponding compensation. If the circumstances are serious, criminal responsibility may also be required.