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Copyright and Ownership

Description: This quiz covers the concepts of copyright and ownership in the context of screenwriting and scripts in Indian Cinema.
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What is the term of copyright protection for a screenplay in India?

  1. 60 years from the date of creation

  2. 70 years from the date of creation

  3. 80 years from the date of creation

  4. 90 years from the date of creation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In India, the term of copyright protection for a screenplay is 60 years from the date of creation.

Who owns the copyright to a screenplay written by an employee in the course of their employment?

  1. The employee

  2. The employer

  3. Both the employee and the employer

  4. Neither the employee nor the employer

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In India, the copyright to a screenplay written by an employee in the course of their employment is owned by the employer.

What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a trademark protects the idea itself.

  2. A copyright protects the original work, while a trademark protects the brand name.

  3. A copyright protects the artistic work, while a trademark protects the commercial work.

  4. A copyright protects the literary work, while a trademark protects the musical work.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a trademark protects the idea itself.

What is the purpose of a copyright notice?

  1. To inform the public that the work is copyrighted

  2. To prevent others from copying the work

  3. To register the work with the copyright office

  4. To transfer the copyright to another person

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a copyright notice is to inform the public that the work is copyrighted.

What is the fair use doctrine?

  1. A doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder

  2. A doctrine that allows unlimited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder

  3. A doctrine that prohibits the use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder

  4. A doctrine that requires the payment of royalties to the copyright holder for the use of copyrighted material

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fair use doctrine is a doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder.

What are the factors that courts consider when determining whether a use of copyrighted material is fair use?

  1. The purpose and character of the use

  2. The nature of the copyrighted work

  3. The amount and substantiality of the portion used

  4. The effect of the use on the potential market for the copyrighted work

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Courts consider all of the above factors when determining whether a use of copyrighted material is fair use.

What is the difference between a copyright and a patent?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a patent protects the idea itself.

  2. A copyright protects the original work, while a patent protects the invention.

  3. A copyright protects the artistic work, while a patent protects the commercial work.

  4. A copyright protects the literary work, while a patent protects the musical work.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a patent protects the idea itself.

What is the term of copyright protection for a musical work in India?

  1. 60 years from the date of creation

  2. 70 years from the date of creation

  3. 80 years from the date of creation

  4. 90 years from the date of creation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In India, the term of copyright protection for a musical work is 60 years from the date of creation.

Who owns the copyright to a musical work written by an employee in the course of their employment?

  1. The employee

  2. The employer

  3. Both the employee and the employer

  4. Neither the employee nor the employer

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In India, the copyright to a musical work written by an employee in the course of their employment is owned by the employer.

What is the difference between a copyright and a design patent?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a design patent protects the idea itself.

  2. A copyright protects the original work, while a design patent protects the invention.

  3. A copyright protects the artistic work, while a design patent protects the commercial work.

  4. A copyright protects the literary work, while a design patent protects the musical work.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a design patent protects the idea itself.

What is the purpose of a design patent?

  1. To protect the ornamental design of a useful article

  2. To protect the function of a useful article

  3. To protect the structure of a useful article

  4. To protect the materials used in a useful article

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a design patent is to protect the ornamental design of a useful article.

What is the term of protection for a design patent in India?

  1. 10 years from the date of filing

  2. 15 years from the date of filing

  3. 20 years from the date of filing

  4. 25 years from the date of filing

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In India, the term of protection for a design patent is 10 years from the date of filing.

Who owns the copyright to a design created by an employee in the course of their employment?

  1. The employee

  2. The employer

  3. Both the employee and the employer

  4. Neither the employee nor the employer

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In India, the copyright to a design created by an employee in the course of their employment is owned by the employer.

What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a trademark protects the idea itself.

  2. A copyright protects the original work, while a trademark protects the brand name.

  3. A copyright protects the artistic work, while a trademark protects the commercial work.

  4. A copyright protects the literary work, while a trademark protects the musical work.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a trademark protects the idea itself.

What is the purpose of a trademark?

  1. To protect the brand name of a product or service

  2. To prevent others from using the same or similar brand name

  3. To register the brand name with the trademark office

  4. To transfer the trademark to another person

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a trademark is to protect the brand name of a product or service.

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