Copyright Infringement Laws and Fair Use
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Which of the following are types of plagiarism? (Select all that apply)

  • Idea (correct)
  • Color change
  • Metaphor (correct)
  • Cut and paste (correct)
  • Word-switch (correct)
  • Style (correct)

What is piracy in the context of copyright?

Unauthorized downloading or distribution of copyrighted materials

What penalty does a first offender face for IP infringement?

  • Fine of Php 150,000 to Php 500,000 and/or imprisonment of three to six years
  • Fine of Php 500,000 to Php 1.5 million and/or imprisonment of six to ten years
  • No penalty
  • Fine of Php 50,000 to Php 150,000 and/or imprisonment of one to two years (correct)

How does the penalty for a third offender compare to that of a first offender?

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Fair use allows the use of copyrighted materials without prior permission.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List one purpose that justifies fair use.

<p>Criticism, comments, news, teaching, or academic research</p> Signup and view all the answers

The penalty for a second IP offender is a fine of Php ______ to Php ______ and/or imprisonment of three to six years.

<p>150,000, 500,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is plagiarism?

<p>Presenting someone else's work as your own.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'fabrication' refer to?

<p>Creating false data or results and representing them as genuine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is falsification in research?

<p>Manipulating research materials or modifying/omitting data to meet a specific outcome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are types of defamation?

<p>Slander (B), Libel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment for libel under Article 353 of the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines?

<p>Fine of PHP 200 to PHP 6000, plus civil action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fabrication and falsification can lead to legal sanctions if created to harm someone.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Plagiarism Types

Different methods of copying or misrepresenting someone else's work without giving them credit, including "cut and paste," "word-switch," "style," "metaphor," and "idea" plagiarization.

Copyright Infringement Penalties

A system of increasing fines and prison sentences based on the number of offenses, ranging from Php 50,000 to Php 1.5 million and imprisonment from 1 to 10 years.

Fair Use

An exception to copyright law that allows using copyrighted material without permission when the societal benefit outweighs the harm to the copyright holder. It's mainly for criticism, commenting, news, teaching, and research.

First Offense Penalty

A Php 50,000 to Php 150,000 fine and/or one to two years imprisonment for copyright infringement.

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Fair Use Criteria

The benefit to society of using copyrighted material must be greater than the potential loss to the copyright holder, especially in cases of criticism, news reporting, teaching, or research.

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Plagiarism

Presenting someone else's work as your own.

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Fabrication (in research)

Creating fake data or results and claiming them as real.

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Falsification (in research)

Changing or hiding research data to get desired results.

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Defamation

Making false statements to harm someone's reputation.

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Libel

Written defamatory statements.

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Study Notes

  • Plagiarism and piracy are the most common grounds for copyright infringement
  • Five general types of plagiarism exist:
    • Cutting and pasting
    • Word-switching
    • Style imitation
    • Metaphor use
    • Idea imitation

Penalties for Intellectual Property (IP) Offenders

  • First offenders:
    • Fine of PHP 50,000 to 150,000 and/or imprisonment of 1-2 years
  • Second offenders:
    • Fine of PHP 150,000 to 500,000 and/or imprisonment of 3-6 years
  • Third and subsequent offenders:
    • Fine of PHP 500,000 to 1.5 million and/or imprisonment of 6-10 years
  • Insolvency: If the offender is insolvent, they will face additional subsidiary imprisonment

Fair Use

  • Copyright law has an exception for fair use
  • Fair use allows the use of copyrighted material without permission when the benefit to society outweighs the cost to the copyright holder
  • Fair use is applicable for criticism, comments, news, teaching, and academic research
  • Fair use may decrease profits, but it promotes access to information for the public, making them more functional and knowledgeable citizens.

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This quiz covers the key concepts of copyright infringement, including types of plagiarism, penalties for intellectual property offenders, and the principle of fair use. Test your knowledge on the legal ramifications and exceptions within copyright law.

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