Since there are laws on the books making it a crime to use someone's intellectual property without their permission, it is strictly a legal issue, not an ethical one.

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While using someone's intellectual property without their permission may be a violation of the law, it can also be considered an ethical issue. Ethical considerations may include respecting the work of others, recognizing their rights to their creations, and maintaining honesty and integrity in one's actions.

Since There Are Laws on the Books Making It a Crime