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Which element is NOT required for a work to be protected by copyright?
Which element is NOT required for a work to be protected by copyright?
- Originality of the idea (correct)
- Fixation in a tangible form
- Expression in a tangible form
- Expression of an idea
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of work protected by copyright?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of work protected by copyright?
- Architectural designs (correct)
- Cinematographic Works
- Musical Works
- Literary Works
What is the primary benefit of registering a copyright, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary benefit of registering a copyright, as mentioned in the text?
- It is mandatory for copyright protection.
- It provides an additional copyright
- It grants immediate legal ownership of the work.
- It establishes a public record and enables statutory damages (correct)
Which action is NOT a right granted to a copyright owner?
Which action is NOT a right granted to a copyright owner?
Which action constitutes direct copyright infringement?
Which action constitutes direct copyright infringement?
What is the main purpose of 'Fair Use' in copyright law?
What is the main purpose of 'Fair Use' in copyright law?
What does a creator need in order for their work to be protected by copyright?
What does a creator need in order for their work to be protected by copyright?
Under which international copyright treaty are minimum copyright standards established?
Under which international copyright treaty are minimum copyright standards established?
If you want to use copyrighted material, which of the following should you do FIRST?
If you want to use copyrighted material, which of the following should you do FIRST?
What is the primary function of a copyright notice?
What is the primary function of a copyright notice?
Who typically owns the copyright to a work created by an employee as part of their job?
Who typically owns the copyright to a work created by an employee as part of their job?
Which of the following is a correct element for a visual copyright notice?
Which of the following is a correct element for a visual copyright notice?
What is the primary function of Digital Rights Management (DRM)?
What is the primary function of Digital Rights Management (DRM)?
What could be a consequence of violating copyright law?
What could be a consequence of violating copyright law?
For phonorecords and sound recordings, what symbol is used in the copyright notice?
For phonorecords and sound recordings, what symbol is used in the copyright notice?
What is the significance of the © symbol on a written work?
What is the significance of the © symbol on a written work?
Flashcards
Fixation
Fixation
A work must be fixed in a tangible form, such as written or recorded, for copyright protection.
Expression
Expression
Copyright protects the way an idea is expressed rather than the idea itself. For example, you can't copyright the idea of a love story, but you can copyright a specific love story with characters, plot etc.
Exclusive Rights
Exclusive Rights
Copyright grants the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display the work. This means they control how their work is used and shared.
Literary Works
Literary Works
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Musical Works
Musical Works
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Artistic Works
Artistic Works
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Cinematographic Works
Cinematographic Works
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Sound Recordings
Sound Recordings
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Copyright
Copyright
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Copyright Infringement
Copyright Infringement
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Originality (Copyright Principle)
Originality (Copyright Principle)
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Copyright Notice
Copyright Notice
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Phonogram Copyright Notice
Phonogram Copyright Notice
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Copyright Permission
Copyright Permission
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Fair Use
Fair Use
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Copyright Rights
Copyright Rights
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Study Notes
Copyright Introduction
- Copyright is a form of intellectual property protection granting exclusive rights to creators of original works (literature, music, art, film).
Copyright Ownership
- Creators retain exclusive rights to: copy, issue copies to the public, perform/show/play, broadcast, adapt, rent/lend.
Copyright Rules
- Using copyrighted material without written permission from the creator is prohibited.
- All material from another source is assumed to be protected, even if no copyright symbol is displayed.
- Copyright law violations can result in various penalties from warnings to lawsuits.
- Permission should be sought before using copyrighted material. Contact the creator or check the site's usage guidelines. Written permission is crucial.
- Avoid using material without permission.
- Copyright notices are optional, but helpful if they include: the copyright symbol (©), the year of first publication, and the copyright owner's name.
Copyright Types
- Copyright protects literary works (books, articles, poems).
- Copyright protects musical works (compositions, lyrics, sound recordings).
- Copyright protects artistic works (paintings, sculptures, photographs).
- Copyright protects cinematographic works (films, television shows).
- Copyright protects sound recordings (recordings of music, speech, other sounds).
Copyright Registration
- Copyright registration is optional, but registering with the appropriate authority (e.g. Nigeria Copyright Commission) provides legal benefits (establishing a public record, statutory damages, enabling enforcement).
Copyright Infringement
- Direct infringement: Copying, distributing, or displaying copyrighted material without permission.
- Indirect infringement: Helping someone else infringe (contributory/vicarious infringement).
- Fair use: Limited use of copyrighted material for purposes like criticism, commentary, or education (is a defense against copyright infringement).
International Copyright
- Berne Convention: International treaty establishing minimum copyright standards.
- Universal Copyright Convention: Treaty providing additional protections for authors.
- WIPO Copyright Treaty: Addresses digital copyright issues.
Digital Copyright Issues
- DRM (Digital Rights Management): Technologies preventing unauthorized use of digital content.
- P2P (Peer-to-Peer) File Sharing: Sharing copyrighted files without permission.
- Online Piracy: Unauthorized distribution or copying of copyrighted material online.
Exceptions to Copyright Rules
- If a work is created as an employee within the scope of work, the employer holds copyright.
- In freelance work, copyright ownership depends on the contract.
Copyright Conclusion
- Copyright law is crucial in protecting creators' rights, encouraging innovation, and navigating the complex world of intellectual property.
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