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Copyright protects?
original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture
facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation
domain names
names, titles, slogans, or short phrases
In the United States, when were the first copyright laws first enacted?
1710
1790
1870
1976
Suppose I started a band called the Subzero. Can I copyright the band name?
Yes
No
Suppose I create a website for my band (www.subzero.net). Can I copyright the domain name?
Yes
No
Suppose the band becomes famous. I write a book. Title of the book is Subzero: The Untold Story. Can I copyright the book title?
Yes
No
In order for a work to be protected by copyright, it must have the copyright symbol.
Yes
No
What is intellectual property?
a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a manuscript or a design, to which one has rights and for which one may apply for a patent, copyright, trademark, etc.
a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, esp. the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.
What does Fair Use allow a student to do?
any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work.
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.
a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, esp. the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention
Suppose you have been assigned a book report. How much of the actual text can appear in your report without violating the Fair Use clause?
10%
50%
60%
100%
How long does the copyright of a copyrighted work last?
Copyright never expires
For works created after January 1, 1978, copyrights last for 70 years after the death of the author.
100 years
What is the term for where non-copyrighted is kept and where expired copyrighted work goes?
Library of Congress
Smithsonian Museum
Public Domain
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