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Are derivative works protected by copyright law?
Yes, derivative works are protected by copyright law as long as they meet the originality and creativity requirements set forth by the law.
What is a four letter word that means get a copyright?
If you draw something, it's automatically protected by copyright. Otherwise... "register" is way too long.
Why are copyright protections longer than trademarks?
They aren't. Copyright protection is for a limited time, while trademarks can be protected in perpetuity as long as they are in use.
Is the copyright year the same as the first edition?
Not necessarily; works are protected by copyright as soon as they are fixed in a tangible medium, but they may not be published for years or even decades.
Does a school logo have copyright?
No. You could copyright a drawing or photograph of the logo but the logo itself would have to be protected as a trademark.
Who copyrighted the term 'copyright'?
Individual words are not protected by copyright.
Does copyright have to be protected?
Yes.
Are all photos of Gone With the Wind protected by copyright?
Yes. All of the photos taken in the movie are protected by copyright.
Do you have to do anything to be protected by copyright?
Once a work of sufficient originality is fixed in a tangible medium, it is automatically protected by copyright.
Is the expression armchair quarterback copyright protected or a trademark protected word?
Short phrases cannot be protected by copyright, but there are several registered trademarks for that phrase.
Can blueprints be protected by copyright?
Yes; architectural works are protected.
When does the pac-man logo copyright expire?
The logo is registered as a trademark, and can be protected in perpetuity as long as it is in use.
