Copyright Flashcards
1
Q
List the uses of material that may be protected against copyright infringement claims by the “fair use” defense.
A
- Criticism;
- Comment;
- News reporting;
- Teaching;
- Scholarship;
- Research.
2
Q
What purpose do copyrights serve?
A
They reward creative expression.
3
Q
List the elements of copyright ability?
A
An expressive work must be •Fixed in some tangible medium of expression;
•Creative;
•Original.
4
Q
List the four types of intellectual property.
A
Copyright, Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret.
5
Q
What protections are provided by copyrights?
A
They protect original works of authorship.
6
Q
What is the length of a copyright protection?
A
- Usual: Life of author + 70 years;
* Work for hire: shorter of 95 years from date of publication or 120 years from date of creation.
