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Which of the following scenarios is most likely to be considered fair use?
Which of the following scenarios is most likely to be considered fair use?
In which case would the 'amount' factor of fair use be least applicable?
In which case would the 'amount' factor of fair use be least applicable?
What aspect of fair use is most supported when making a meme from a movie image?
What aspect of fair use is most supported when making a meme from a movie image?
Which of the following uses of a character from a comic book would likely not qualify as fair use?
Which of the following uses of a character from a comic book would likely not qualify as fair use?
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Which circumstance could strengthen an argument for fair use?
Which circumstance could strengthen an argument for fair use?
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What does intellectual property primarily refer to?
What does intellectual property primarily refer to?
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Which of the following best describes copyright?
Which of the following best describes copyright?
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Which action would be considered copyright infringement?
Which action would be considered copyright infringement?
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How long can ideas remain uncopyrighted after an author's death?
How long can ideas remain uncopyrighted after an author's death?
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What does the principle of fair use allow in the context of copyright?
What does the principle of fair use allow in the context of copyright?
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Which of the following is NOT an exclusive right of a copyright owner?
Which of the following is NOT an exclusive right of a copyright owner?
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What is typically required to commit copyright infringement?
What is typically required to commit copyright infringement?
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What occurs after a copyright owner identifies an infringement?
What occurs after a copyright owner identifies an infringement?
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Anything that comes into being
through invention or artistic
creation that include inventions,
literary or artistic work, images,
symbols, etc. is ___________.
Hence, any rights given to persons
over the creations of their minds is
called __________ rights.
They usually give the creator an
exclusive right over the use of his/her
creation for a certain period.
Anything that comes into being through invention or artistic creation that include inventions, literary or artistic work, images, symbols, etc. is ___________. Hence, any rights given to persons over the creations of their minds is called __________ rights. They usually give the creator an exclusive right over the use of his/her creation for a certain period.
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One can own a painting
(intellectual property) and
automatically give the person the
right to make copies of it
(intellectual property right)
One can own a painting (intellectual property) and automatically give the person the right to make copies of it (intellectual property right)
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______, the right of an owner of
intellectual property (authors of
literary and artistic works such as
books and other writings, musical
compositions, paintings, sculpture,
computer programs and films) to
control how that property is copied,
altered, sold, etc.
______, the right of an owner of intellectual property (authors of literary and artistic works such as books and other writings, musical compositions, paintings, sculpture, computer programs and films) to control how that property is copied, altered, sold, etc.
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In most countries today copyright
does not have to be registered, but
the property must be (largely) finished
– ideas cannot be copyrighted for a
minimum period of 50 years after the
death of the author.
In most countries today copyright does not have to be registered, but the property must be (largely) finished – ideas cannot be copyrighted for a minimum period of 50 years after the death of the author.
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_______ - occurs
when a copyrighted work is
reproduced, distributed, performed,
publicly displayed, or made into a
derivative work without the
permission of the copyright owner.
_______ - occurs when a copyrighted work is reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without the permission of the copyright owner.
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Copyright Infringer - is anyone who
violates any of the exclusive rights
of the copyright owner is an
infringer of the copyright or right of
the author.
Copyright Infringer - is anyone who violates any of the exclusive rights of the copyright owner is an infringer of the copyright or right of the author.
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A typical example of copyright
infringement is the use of music in your
videos. If you have not obtained the
permission to use a song as background
music for your home movies, business
presentations, or your own creative
work, then you could be liable for
copyright infringement. Video-sharing
sites like YouTube and Facebook actively
flag down or mute songs and music for
copyright violation.
A typical example of copyright infringement is the use of music in your videos. If you have not obtained the permission to use a song as background music for your home movies, business presentations, or your own creative work, then you could be liable for copyright infringement. Video-sharing sites like YouTube and Facebook actively flag down or mute songs and music for copyright violation.
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In the United States, the
principle of _____ lets you use a
copyrighted work in a “transformative”
way so that what you create is
substantially different and not
derivative of the original, “for purposes
such as criticism, comment, news
reporting, teaching (including multiple
copies for classroom use), scholarship,
or research, is not an infringement of
copyright.”
In the United States, the principle of _____ lets you use a copyrighted work in a “transformative” way so that what you create is substantially different and not derivative of the original, “for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.”
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Examples of fair use EXCEPT
Examples of fair use EXCEPT
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- You are inspired by
Marvel's comic superhero Black
Panther. You draw your own original
version of the character and use it to
make a T-shirt. This is likely fair use.
- You are inspired by Marvel's comic superhero Black Panther. You draw your own original version of the character and use it to make a T-shirt. This is likely fair use.
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- If you are writing a
research paper and want to use a
quote from an article or book to
support your ideas, this is fair use.
You need to provide a citation for the
author/work.
- If you are writing a research paper and want to use a quote from an article or book to support your ideas, this is fair use. You need to provide a citation for the author/work.
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- Copying a still image from a
movie and making it into a meme as a
parody or commentary is typically an
argument for fair use. The meme
would likely not have a negative effect
on the sales or performance of the
movie.
- Copying a still image from a movie and making it into a meme as a parody or commentary is typically an argument for fair use. The meme would likely not have a negative effect on the sales or performance of the movie.
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- If you are creating a
video for a school project, and a
documentary by National Geographic
supports your ideas, you can argue
fair use by using a short clip from
the movie. And because it's for
school, you have a more compelling
argument for fair use.
- If you are creating a video for a school project, and a documentary by National Geographic supports your ideas, you can argue fair use by using a short clip from the movie. And because it's for school, you have a more compelling argument for fair use.
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Study Notes
Intellectual Property - Lesson 9
- Intellectual property encompasses creations like inventions, literary works, artistic creations, symbols, and images.
- It includes the rights granted to individuals over their original work.
- Creators typically hold exclusive rights to use their creations for a designated time frame.
What is Intellectual Property?
- Intellectual property is anything developed via invention or artistic creation, encompassing inventions, literary/artistic works, images, and symbols.
- Legal rights granted to creators over their work are categorized as intellectual property rights.
- These rights typically grant exclusive use to the creator for a specific period.
What is Copyright?
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Copyright is a legal right allowing creators (like authors, musicians, artists, etc.) control how their work is copied, altered, or used.
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This applies to literary works, artistic creations, music, films, and computer programs.
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In many countries, registration is not needed but the work must be finished, with a minimum protection period of 50 years after the author's death.
Copyright Infringement
- Copyright infringement occurs when someone uses another's copyrighted material without permission.
- This includes reproducing, distributing, performing, exhibiting, or generating derivative work.
- A copyright infringer violates exclusive rights of the copyright holder or author.
- Examples, include using music in videos without permission or sharing copyrighted material without permission.
Fair Use
- Fair use, in the United States, permits the use of copyrighted material in a transformative way for specific purposes.
- This includes commentary, criticism, news, teaching, scholarship and research
- To be considered fair use, the use must be substantive different from the original work.
Examples of Fair Use
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Quoting from songs, novels, or other works in reviews or similar works of criticism.
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Quoting from a work to support a political or academic argument.
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Parodying an existing work.
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A new work intended for non-profit educational use may be fair use.
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Examples of factors that support Fair Use claims include:
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Purpose – drawing a character and creating a T-shirt influenced by a comic.
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Nature – using a quote from a published work in a research paper.
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Amount – using a short clip from a documentary to support a school project.
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Effect – making a meme from a movie-still for commentary
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of intellectual property, including its definition, categories, and the rights associated with creators. You will explore concepts such as copyright and how these rights protect the works of inventors, artists, and writers. Test your knowledge on the legal aspects surrounding intellectual property.
