Definitions and examples
True or False? Copyright in simple terms is a law that protects original work.
True
The right to copy a work refers to what action?
Copying off a printer
What does copyright protect? List 3 examples.
Books, inventions, movies, recipes, art, songs, etc
How many factors are there for Fair Use?
4
True or False? You can use materials from the Public Domain without permission and NOT get in trouble.
True!
What is Fair Use?
Using copyrighted material without permission under certain circumstances
List 5 places where you can broadcast/stream your work.
Hulu, ads, youtube, spotify, apple music, etc
True or False? Your work does NOT have to original to be covered by copyright. It can be a copy and paste.
False
For the factor "Amount", how much copyrighted material can you use?
A little!
True or False? "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" is in the Public Domain.
True!
What is intellectual property?
Creation/invention of the mind
How do you distribute your work to the public?
renting, selling, selling a license to sell your work, etc
Does getting copyright protection cost money to get?
No! Its free!
True or False? You can NOT use copyrighted material for educational purposes.
False!
False!
What is tangible form of expression?
Physical proof of your creation/idea
List 3 examples of a derivative work. (General topics, NOT SPECIFIC)
Sequel, Adaptation, translation, remix, etc
How long does copyright protection last (GENERAL)?
Author's life + 70 years
True or False? Using part of a song in your new song is Fair Use. (You only use a little)
True!
List 3 examples of items that are in the Public Domain.
Examples: Mona Lisa, Happy Birthday, Steamboat Willie
What is the Public Domain
Works/creations that are no longer covered by copyright
List all 6 exclusive rights
The right to copy
The right to make a derivative work
The right to distribute your work to the public
The right to perform your work publicly
The right to display your work publicly
The right to broadcast (stream) your work
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
What is the government definition of Copyright?
Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression.
List all 4 factors of Fair Use.
Effect, Amount, Nature, Purpose
True or False? After an artist has passed away, their work immediately goes into the Public Domain?
False! The work will have 70 more years of protection.