Copyright Jeopardy Template

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Fair Use

Public Domain

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Misc.

100

Can you copyright a posting on Facebook?

100

If an item is fair use I can use it for whatever I want because it is not copyrighted anymore or never was? True or False

False. You can use it within the terms set out by the copyright holder and copyright law.

100

A work first published in the United States in 1922 is now in the Public Domain. True or False

True - The copyright period would have ended. http://copyright.cornell.edu/resources/publicdomain.cfm

100

Why is copyright important?

a. Creators want to make money.

b. Creators want to protect their work.

c. Teachers steal their materials all the time.

b. Creators want to protect their work.

100

A “Parody” of copyrighted works can be a “Fair Use.” True False

True

200

You found a graph in a copyrighted book that would be perfect to use in instructing your students about graph reading. Can you make a copy for each student in your class?

Yes! You may make multiple copies of ONE chart, graph, diagram, drawing, cartoon, or picture.

200

If an item is "fair use" I can use it for whatever I want because it is not copyrighted anymore or never was. True or False

False. I have the right to use it in a "fair" manner; which is described in the copyright terms.

200

If something in in Public Domain then the copyright must have been denied. True or False

False. The copyright may have expired or the originator could have simply offered it free in the public domain immediately.

200

Fair Use is which of the following?

A. The right to copy entire copyrighted works without Permission so long as you don’t make money off of it.

B. Another term for copyright Infringement

C. The right to download anything copyrightable from the internet

A. The right to copy entire copyrighted works without Permission so long as you don’t make money off of it.

200

What is the first step you MUST take in order to copyright a song that you wrote? A. Post it to YouTube B. File for a Copyright C. Register it online D. Nothing - it is already copyrighted

D. Nothing - it is already copyrighted

300

You have decided to have your students learn the poem,"The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost. The poem is 132 words long. Can you make a copy for each student?

Yes. You can make MULTIPLE copies of a poem 249 words or less.

300

Give a basic definition of Fair Use

Having the right to use a copyrighted song/movie/etc as long as you follow the terms for that particular item. Ex. You are under fair use if you purchase a movie and watch it at home with friends. You do not have the right to copy and redistribute that movie.

300

Give me a basic definition of public domain.

Things can be copied without getting permission from anyone.

300

Which of the following is/are defense(s) to copyright Infringement? 1. Fair Use 2. "I didn't know the work was copyrighted." 3. "I'm giving the copyright owner free publicity." 4. Mr. Southall said it’s not that big of a deal.

Fair Use

300

What does each Symbol stand for? SM ® © TM

SM = Service Mark © =Coypright TM = Trademark ® = Reserved

400

You see an article online that you would like to share with each student in your class? Can you make a copy for each student?

Yes. You may make MULTIPLE copies of a periodical, newspaper articles, or online articles if it is less than 2500 words.

400

There must be a copyright notice (copyright symbol) present for something to be copyrighted. Otherwise a person can assume it is fair use. True or False

False

400

What can you NOT do with Public Domain items?

400

Rights of copyright include:

The right to reproduce one's work. The right to display one's work. The right to distribute copies of one's work. The right to stop Fair Uses of one's work.

400

True or False

Penalties for INTENTIONAL VIOLATION of copyright can be from $500 -$20,000.

True

500

What factors are used in determining whether use of copyrighted work is a Fair Use?

Amount of the work used. Effect on the commercial market for the work used. Purpose of the use.

500

What is your definition of "Fair Use"

The right to use portions of copyrighted materials without permission for the purpose of education, commentary, or parody.

500

Give two examples of items that are in public domain.

1. Things with expired copyrights (books, songs, etc.). 2. Things that the originator chose to release their copy rights.

500

Explain as much as you know about the “Term” or “Length” of Copyrighted material and how that changed with the Copyright Act of 1976.

Copyright protection does not last forever. A copyright has a "term" or length, depending on when the work itself was created. For works created after January 1, 1978, the term of copyright is the life of the author plus 70 years or, if the work is a Work-for-Hire, the term is 95 years from first Publication or 120 years from creation, whichever expires first. For works published or registered prior to January 1978, the term of copyright is 95 years.

500

Are you allowed to make a single copy of a chapter book?

Yes. You are allowed to make a single copy of a chapter from a book.