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(a)Identify the central doctrine governing copyright infringement and apply it to the following facts: Miko Ramos, a Filipino digital artist, created an original digital illustration titled “KiteRunner” in 2024. The work is not registered. An online marketplace, LicenseLink, sells licenses to use the image on merchandise and provides a direct download. A clothing manufacturer, NorthWave Apparel, downloads KiteRunner from LicenseLink and prints 2,500 t-shirts nationwide bearing the design, without Miko’s permission or any license verification. LicenseLink does not own the rights to KiteRunner. Is NorthWave liable for copyright infringement? Explain. (b)If NorthWave contends that its use is protected by fair dealing/fair use, evaluate whether this defense could succeed under these facts and why or why not.