copyright protection for works
What form of lyrics are covered under copyright?
lyrics are covered under copyright protection. (it is considered literary)
The kind of work that is being used in a classroom setting has to follow under what rule?
It has to be used to teach students.
Can you copyright characters in a movie?
You can't
Can HTML web code be copyrighted?
Yes it falls under a computer program.
How long are works protected by copyright law after the author of that works dies?
Plus seventy years after their passing.
Can ideas be copyrighted?
Nope
What can be used by a instructor in public schools for face to face instruction?
Only videos for actual information and learning purposes.
Can you copyright a movie idea?
No you cannot.
Do you have to leave a copyright disclaimer on your page?
Yes you need some form of text or a symbol to indicate that this content is copyrighted.
Does fair use always protect you against coprighted works that has been use lawfully?
No often times like on YouTube for example you can be commenting about a movie or giving a review and sometimes the corporations will strike it down and violate fair use.
Can fashion be copyrighted?
No it can't
Can teachers copy copyrighted materials for instructional purposes?
No a teacher may not copy materials even if it is for instructional purposes.
How long is the copyright term for movies published before 1978?
Approx. a 28 year term.
Can you copyright the information on the website?
Yes you can copyright information like videos and pictures.
Is there a loop hole to take copyrighted images and use them as your own?
Yes often times if you attributed the original owner of the photo it can fall under fair use but it is in a grey area.
Can computer code be copyrighted?
Yes it can. Long as it is considered a program.
Can teachers copy workbooks?
No teachers may not copy work books even if for instructional purposes.
Can a specific tree in a movie be copyrighted?
Yes because it constitutes as a motion picture.
How do you write copyright?
©
How much is it to register copyrighted works
It is typically 35-50 dollars depending on a few things.
Can a structure be copyrighted?
Yes under architectural works it can be copyrighted!
Is use of copyrighted works in face to face instruction a violation of copyright law?
No it is not it has to follow under these rules long as it's being conducted by a teacher or student or during class instruction and is not transmitted and is of lawfully made works.
Are all movies before 1978 copyrighted?
Nope for example Gulliver's Travels released in 1939 is produced by paramount but still hasn't been claimed
Can HTML be copyrighted?
Yes it can be copyrighted but only if it is a advertising website.
Does copyright protect derivative works?
Yes because movie scripts fall under this category.