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Copyright Law
The rights assigned to the creator of an original work, for a certain time period, in which its publication, distribution and adaptation are protected.
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Who owns olympic logo copyright?
No. Names, titles, slogans, and common words/phrases do not qualify for copyright protection. In this case however the Olymipc logo is certainly registered as a trademark.
What are the different Copyright Licenses?
Copyright licenses can be constructed in virtually any way that complies with contract law including (but not limited to)...
per use basis
timed license
flat rate
exclusive use
or any combination thereof.
Different uses also have different licenses, often specifically corresponding with one of the exclusive rights of the copyright holder. The right to perform or display, for example, would roughly align with a performance license.
Which type of intellectual property protection is appropriate for a unique chip design?
Innovative designs can be protected by patents.
Are all anonymous poems in the public domain?
No; copyright exists even when the rightsholder is not known, and even in countries that allow formal registration, it's possible to register anonymously or pseudonymously.
I'm not entirely sure what you're asking, but using a person's image or name without permission may be defamation of character, and using a product's image or name without permission may be trademark infringement or consumer fraud.
What is the term for a media piece that is ineligiable for protection by copyright?
Public domain -apex
Does copyright mean that you can or cannot copy something?
It depends on whether you have the right or not. If you control the copyright to something (i.e., you drew/painted/wrote it), you have the exclusive right to copy it or authorize others to do so. If you do not control the copyright, you need an exemption in the law or permission from the copyright holder.
Is it illegal to use music in YouTube videos?
No, as long as it is entirely your original work, or you have permission from the rightsholders.
Is there a copyright on the song Wayfaring Stranger?
The song itself is in the public domain, but certain settings, performances, and recordings may have their own protection.
Is copyright protection needed for visual artwork?
Visual arts, such as photography, painting, and sculpture, are protected by copyright as soon as they are fixed in a tangible medium. If you wish to use others' works, you need their permission.
How many years after the author is dead does copyright last?
Signatories to the Berne Convention must protect materials for a minimum of 50 years after the death of the creator; some countries, such as the United States, have increased this to 70 years.
What does the fair use rule of copyright law mean?
The "fair use" exception in copyright law allows for use of a portion of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, without permission.
Why is copyright infringement on the rise?
Infringement is copying, altering, distributing, or performing/displaying another's works without exemption in the law or permission from the copyright holder.
When it first appeared, it was typically in the form of printers churning out cheap knockoffs of popular books, or English plays appearing in America without the consent (or knowledge) of the playwright.
Now it's prevalent online, because of the ease of copying and distributing digital files. People infringe constantly, effortlessly, and often unwittingly.
When did copyright become a law in England?
The world's first copyright law, and the commencement of copyright in the UK, was the Queen Anne Statute, or "An Act for the Encouragement of Learning, by vesting the Copies of Printed Books in the Authors or purchasers of such Copies, during the Times therein mentioned". It was passed by the English Parliament on 10 April 1710.
The purpose of this was to protect work of authors, but copyright laws have now extended to all forms of media. The Queen Anne Statute was the origin of all modern copyright laws.
How does the Copyright Design and Patent Act affect someone at school?
While the copyright law does restrict what users can do with protected materials without first getting a license, it also contains a lot of exemptions for educational purposes. More information is available at the link below.
You own the copyright on whatever you have made if it is original. This is thanks to something called the Berne Convention. The problem arises when you have to prove that you were the original author of this work. You can basically have to prove that you were the original author and you must have this backed up independently. Sending yourself a CD in the mail does not work, because it's not independent i.e. the CD is kept in your possession. You can register your copyright claim online using a service such as http://www.provemycopyright.com and they will independently back up your claim of originality.
How is the Library of Congress involved in Copyright Regulations?
The U.S. Copyright Office is part of (and physically located within) the Library of Congress, and the Librarian of Congress designates the Register of Copyrights.
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Which example is most likely protected by fair use?
Fair use can be claimed when a passage is copied from an author's published works, and is used by someone else as an example, or to make a point, or to cause a discussion. The fair use is used to prevent an infringement of Copy Right Laws, but the passage used must be brief, to the point, and the original author must be acknowledged.
How long does the copyright last on a movie?
Under current US law life of the author +70 years or in the case of work-for-hire 95 years post publication
Why it is important to know the copyright date?
Because the term of protection is usually measured by the life of the author rather than the copyright date of the item, it may seem that the copyright year is unimportant. However it gives an excellent indication of the currency of the materials, and does form the base line for measuring term of protection on certain works.
It is an image that has been put as copyright. This means others may not use this image without permission, or legal action can be taken.
What is an example of when copyright would not be violated?
Bringing a video camera into a movie theater, and selling or uploading the resulting video is an example of copyright infringement.
What is the copyright and privacy?
Copyright and privacy are two very different ideas, but both affect the dissemination of information.
Copyright law protects original creative works such as music, film, choreography, books, and more.
Privacy law protects individuals from unauthorized access to their information.
Say I take a photograph of my child at home. I have an expectation of privacy because I wasn't in a public area, and copyright in the photo is ascribed to me, because I created it. If you distribute this photo without my permission, you are violating my child's privacy and infringing my copyright.
A specialist can appraise the value of a copyright or catalog of copyrights, but in general, value comes from use and/or licensing. When a music publisher says a certain catalog is worth, say, $2 million, they mean they have brought in $2 million in licensing fees from that catalog.
