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Legal Issues in Fashion and Commercial Photography

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of legal issues in fashion and commercial photography.
Number of Questions: 16
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What is the legal term for the right to control the use of one's image?

  1. Copyright

  2. Trademark

  3. Patent

  4. Right of publicity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right of publicity is the legal right to control the use of one's image, name, or likeness for commercial purposes.

In the United States, how long does copyright protection last for a photograph?

  1. 50 years

  2. 70 years

  3. 95 years

  4. 120 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the United States, copyright protection for a photograph lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years.

What is the legal term for the unauthorized use of someone's image, name, or likeness for commercial purposes?

  1. Copyright infringement

  2. Trademark infringement

  3. Patent infringement

  4. Right of publicity infringement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Right of publicity infringement is the unauthorized use of someone's image, name, or likeness for commercial purposes without their consent.

What is a model release?

  1. A legal document that gives a photographer permission to use a model's image for commercial purposes

  2. A legal document that gives a model permission to use a photographer's image for commercial purposes

  3. A legal document that gives a photographer permission to use a model's image for editorial purposes

  4. A legal document that gives a model permission to use a photographer's image for editorial purposes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A model release is a legal document that gives a photographer permission to use a model's image for commercial purposes.

What is a property release?

  1. A legal document that gives a photographer permission to use a property owner's image for commercial purposes

  2. A legal document that gives a property owner permission to use a photographer's image for commercial purposes

  3. A legal document that gives a photographer permission to use a property owner's image for editorial purposes

  4. A legal document that gives a property owner permission to use a photographer's image for editorial purposes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A property release is a legal document that gives a photographer permission to use a property owner's image for commercial purposes.

What is the legal term for the unauthorized use of someone's trademark?

  1. Copyright infringement

  2. Trademark infringement

  3. Patent infringement

  4. Right of publicity infringement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of someone's trademark without their permission.

What is the legal term for the unauthorized use of someone's patent?

  1. Copyright infringement

  2. Trademark infringement

  3. Patent infringement

  4. Right of publicity infringement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Patent infringement is the unauthorized use of someone's patent without their permission.

What is the legal term for the unauthorized use of someone's copyright?

  1. Copyright infringement

  2. Trademark infringement

  3. Patent infringement

  4. Right of publicity infringement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copyright infringement is the unauthorized use of someone's copyright without their permission.

What are the potential consequences of copyright infringement?

  1. Fines

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Both fines and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The potential consequences of copyright infringement include fines, imprisonment, or both.

What are the potential consequences of trademark infringement?

  1. Fines

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Both fines and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The potential consequences of trademark infringement include fines, imprisonment, or both.

What are the potential consequences of patent infringement?

  1. Fines

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Both fines and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The potential consequences of patent infringement include fines, imprisonment, or both.

What are the potential consequences of right of publicity infringement?

  1. Fines

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Both fines and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The potential consequences of right of publicity infringement include fines, imprisonment, or both.

What are some ways to avoid copyright infringement?

  1. Get permission from the copyright holder

  2. Use a work that is in the public domain

  3. Create your own original work

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of ways to avoid copyright infringement, including getting permission from the copyright holder, using a work that is in the public domain, or creating your own original work.

What are some ways to avoid trademark infringement?

  1. Get permission from the trademark holder

  2. Use a trademark that is not registered

  3. Create your own original trademark

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of ways to avoid trademark infringement, including getting permission from the trademark holder, using a trademark that is not registered, or creating your own original trademark.

What are some ways to avoid patent infringement?

  1. Get permission from the patent holder

  2. Use a patent that is expired

  3. Create your own original invention

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of ways to avoid patent infringement, including getting permission from the patent holder, using a patent that is expired, or creating your own original invention.

What are some ways to avoid right of publicity infringement?

  1. Get permission from the person whose image is being used

  2. Use an image that is in the public domain

  3. Create your own original image

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of ways to avoid right of publicity infringement, including getting permission from the person whose image is being used, using an image that is in the public domain, or creating your own original image.

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