Expository Essay Copyright
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What is the purpose of copyright law?
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To protect the rights of authors and creators
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To promote the free flow of information
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To prevent the unauthorized use of copyrighted material
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All of the above
Copyright law serves multiple purposes, including protecting the rights of authors and creators, promoting the free flow of information, and preventing the unauthorized use of copyrighted material.
What are the exclusive rights granted to copyright holders?
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The right to reproduce the work
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The right to distribute the work
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The right to display the work
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The right to perform the work
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All of the above
Copyright holders have the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, display, and perform their work.
How long does copyright protection last?
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For the life of the author plus 50 years
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For 70 years after the author's death
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For 95 years after the author's death
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For 120 years after the author's death
In the United States, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years.
What is the difference between copyright and fair use?
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Copyright protects all original works of authorship, while fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission
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Copyright protects only published works, while fair use allows limited use of unpublished works without permission
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Copyright protects only creative works, while fair use allows limited use of factual works without permission
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Copyright protects only works that are fixed in a tangible medium, while fair use allows limited use of works that are not fixed in a tangible medium
Copyright protects all original works of authorship, while fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission, such as for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.
What are the four factors that courts consider when determining whether a use of copyrighted material is fair use?
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The purpose and character of the use
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The nature of the copyrighted work
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The amount and substantiality of the portion used
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The effect of the use on the potential market for the copyrighted work
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All of the above
Courts consider all four of these factors when determining whether a use of copyrighted material is fair use.
What is plagiarism?
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Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit
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Copying someone else's work without permission
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Both of the above
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None of the above
Plagiarism is both using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit and copying someone else's work without permission.
What are the consequences of plagiarism?
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Failing the assignment
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Being expelled from school
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Losing your job
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All of the above
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None of the above
Plagiarism can have serious consequences, including failing the assignment, being expelled from school, and losing your job.
How can you avoid plagiarism?
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Always cite your sources
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Put quotation marks around direct quotes
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Paraphrase and summarize information in your own words
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All of the above
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None of the above
To avoid plagiarism, you should always cite your sources, put quotation marks around direct quotes, and paraphrase and summarize information in your own words.
What is the difference between a copyright and a patent?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, while a patent protects inventions
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A copyright protects published works, while a patent protects unpublished works
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A copyright protects creative works, while a patent protects functional works
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A copyright protects works that are fixed in a tangible medium, while a patent protects works that are not fixed in a tangible medium
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as books, articles, songs, and paintings, while a patent protects inventions, such as new products, processes, and designs.
What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, while a trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs that identify a particular product or service
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A copyright protects published works, while a trademark protects unpublished works
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A copyright protects creative works, while a trademark protects functional works
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A copyright protects works that are fixed in a tangible medium, while a trademark protects works that are not fixed in a tangible medium
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as books, articles, songs, and paintings, while a trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs that identify a particular product or service.
What is the difference between a copyright and a trade secret?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, while a trade secret protects information that is not generally known and that gives a business a competitive advantage
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A copyright protects published works, while a trade secret protects unpublished works
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A copyright protects creative works, while a trade secret protects functional works
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A copyright protects works that are fixed in a tangible medium, while a trade secret protects works that are not fixed in a tangible medium
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as books, articles, songs, and paintings, while a trade secret protects information that is not generally known and that gives a business a competitive advantage, such as a secret formula or process.
What is the difference between a copyright and a design patent?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, while a design patent protects the ornamental design of a functional item
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A copyright protects published works, while a design patent protects unpublished works
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A copyright protects creative works, while a design patent protects functional works
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A copyright protects works that are fixed in a tangible medium, while a design patent protects works that are not fixed in a tangible medium
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as books, articles, songs, and paintings, while a design patent protects the ornamental design of a functional item, such as the shape of a chair or the pattern on a fabric.
What is the difference between a copyright and a plant patent?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, while a plant patent protects new and distinct varieties of plants
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A copyright protects published works, while a plant patent protects unpublished works
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A copyright protects creative works, while a plant patent protects functional works
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A copyright protects works that are fixed in a tangible medium, while a plant patent protects works that are not fixed in a tangible medium
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as books, articles, songs, and paintings, while a plant patent protects new and distinct varieties of plants.
What is the difference between a copyright and a mask work?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, while a mask work protects the layout of a semiconductor chip
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A copyright protects published works, while a mask work protects unpublished works
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A copyright protects creative works, while a mask work protects functional works
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A copyright protects works that are fixed in a tangible medium, while a mask work protects works that are not fixed in a tangible medium
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as books, articles, songs, and paintings, while a mask work protects the layout of a semiconductor chip.