18 Questions
Why do critics argue that copyright laws are too severe?
Because they cover small offenses with severe penalties
Which organizations generally support stricter copyright laws?
Creators and publishers of copyrighted works
What event in the 1990s led to more focus on copyright issues?
The growth of the internet and digital media
Who often drafts laws in complex areas like copyright?
Industries involved in the area
Why do librarians and academic organizations oppose strict copyright laws?
Because they believe in open access to information
Who has been a powerful lobbyist for stricter copyright laws?
The content industries
What was protected under the first U.S. copyright law passed in 1790?
Books, maps, and charts
What was the requirement for an unauthorized copy according to the Copyright Act of 1909?
It had to be in a form that could be seen and read visually
Why did Congress extend the copyright law over time?
To cover new forms of creative works
What was the original duration of copyright protection under the first U.S. copyright law?
14 years
What was the significance of the court case involving a perforated piano-music roll?
It challenged the definition of an unauthorized copy
Why do new technologies require changes or clarifications in copyright law?
Because they create new forms of creative works
What was the outcome of the growth in illegal sales of unauthorized copies of recorded music in the 1960s?
It accompanied the growth of the music industry.
What was made a felony in 1982?
High-volume copying of records and movies.
What was the result of the No Electronic Theft Act of 1997?
It made it a criminal offense to willfully infringe copyright for works with total value of more than $1000 within a six-month period.
Why did the penalties for copyright infringement become more severe over time?
Because the penalties were too weak.
What was the main goal in the development of copyright law?
To extend the scope of protection to new technologies.
What is one of the ways unauthorized copies of movies get to those who reproduce and sell them illegally?
Recording a movie in a movie theater.
Explore the debate surrounding the survival of copyright in the era of digital media and the Internet, with discussions on enforcement of copyright laws and the implications of ease of copying content online. Discover how these positions have evolved and their impact today.
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