Copyright Basics
A type of intellectual property protecting original works once fixed in tangible form.
What is Copyright?
Distribution of copies to the public by sale, rental, lease, or lending.
What is publication?
Examines applications or maintains public records of copyrighted works.
What is the Copyright Office?
Using a work without permission by copying, distributing, performing, etc.
What is copyright infringement?
Anyone who creates an original work.
What is a copyright owner?
ASCAP and BMI
What are non-profit organizations?
Largest library in the world.
What is the Library of Congress?
Get permission or use properly licensed material.
What is how to avoid copyright infringement?
To control copying, distribution, performance, or display of their work.
What are copyright rights?
Payments made to copyright owners when their work is used.
What are royalties?
Reviews and processes applications before approval.
What is the role of the LOC?
What system is used to submit copyright applications online?
What is the Electronic Copyright Office (eCO).