Chapter 6 Section 3: Copyrights and Patents

Question 1

What is the life of a copyright?

Answer 1

The author’s life plus 70 years

Question 2

What are the rights under a copyright?

Answer 2

Exclusive right to reproduce, prepare derivatives, distribute copies, and perform or display

Question 3

What are the exceptions to copyright rights?

Answer 3

Fair use for criticism, news reporting, and teaching

Question 4

Can you pursue civil or criminal charges for copyright infringement?

Answer 4

Both

Question 5

What is the life of a patent?

Answer 5

20 years

Question 6

What is required for a patent to be issued?

Answer 6

Novel, useful, and not obvious to a person skilled in the area

Question 7

What is not protected by patent?

Answer 7

Naturally occurring substances, ideas, laws of nature

Question 8

What remedies can be pursued for a patent infringement?

Answer 8

Only civil