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Copyright Law and Music: An Overview
| Description: Test your knowledge on Copyright Law and Music. This quiz covers the basics of copyright law as it applies to music, including topics such as ownership, duration, and infringement. | |
| Number of Questions: 14 | |
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| Tags: music copyright law intellectual property |
Who owns the copyright to a musical work?
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The composer
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The lyricist
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The performer
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The record label
The composer of a musical work is the initial owner of the copyright, unless the work is created as a work for hire.
How long does a copyright last?
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50 years after the author's death
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70 years after the author's death
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95 years after the author's death
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100 years after the author's death
For works created after January 1, 1978, the copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years.
What is a work for hire?
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A work created by an employee within the scope of their employment
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A work created by an independent contractor
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A work created by a government employee
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A work created by a student
A work for hire is a work created by an employee within the scope of their employment. The employer is the initial owner of the copyright to a work for hire.
What is copyright infringement?
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Using a copyrighted work without permission
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Copying a copyrighted work
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Distributing a copyrighted work
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All of the above
Copyright infringement is the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work, including using, copying, or distributing the work without permission.
What are the penalties for copyright infringement?
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Civil damages
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Criminal penalties
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Both civil damages and criminal penalties
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None of the above
Copyright infringement can result in both civil damages and criminal penalties.
What is the fair use defense?
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A defense that allows the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work for certain purposes, such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research
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A defense that allows the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work for commercial purposes
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A defense that allows the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work for personal use
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None of the above
The fair use defense allows the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work for certain purposes, such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.
What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs used to identify and distinguish the goods or services of one company from those of another
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trademark protects the name of a company or product
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trademark protects the logo of a company or product
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trademark protects the slogan of a company or product
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs used to identify and distinguish the goods or services of one company from those of another.
What is the difference between a copyright and a patent?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and useful inventions
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and ornamental designs
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and useful plant varieties
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and useful business methods
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and useful inventions.
What is the difference between a copyright and a trade secret?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trade secret protects confidential information that gives a business a competitive advantage
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trade secret protects confidential information that gives a government a competitive advantage
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trade secret protects confidential information that gives a non-profit organization a competitive advantage
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trade secret protects confidential information that gives a school a competitive advantage
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trade secret protects confidential information that gives a business a competitive advantage.
What is the difference between a copyright and a design patent?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a design patent protects new and original ornamental designs for functional items
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a design patent protects new and original ornamental designs for non-functional items
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a design patent protects new and original ornamental designs for both functional and non-functional items
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a design patent protects new and original ornamental designs for food and beverage products
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a design patent protects new and original ornamental designs for functional items.
What is the difference between a copyright and a plant patent?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a plant patent protects new and distinct varieties of plants
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a plant patent protects new and distinct varieties of animals
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a plant patent protects new and distinct varieties of fungi
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a plant patent protects new and distinct varieties of bacteria
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a plant patent protects new and distinct varieties of plants.
What is the difference between a copyright and a utility patent?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a utility patent protects new and useful processes, machines, manufacturers, or compositions of matter
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a utility patent protects new and useful methods of doing business
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a utility patent protects new and useful computer programs
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a utility patent protects new and useful medical treatments
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a utility patent protects new and useful processes, machines, manufacturers, or compositions of matter.
What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs used to identify and distinguish the goods or services of one company from those of another
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trademark protects the name of a company or product
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trademark protects the logo of a company or product
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trademark protects the slogan of a company or product
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs used to identify and distinguish the goods or services of one company from those of another.
What is the difference between a copyright and a patent?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and useful inventions
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and ornamental designs
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and useful plant varieties
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and useful business methods
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and useful inventions.