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Description: This quiz covers current trends and developments in entertainment law, including topics such as copyright, trademark, and digital rights.
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What is the term of copyright protection for a work of art created after 1978?

  1. Life of the author plus 50 years

  2. Life of the author plus 70 years

  3. 100 years from the date of creation

  4. 50 years from the date of publication

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Copyright Act of 1976 extended the term of copyright protection for works created after January 1, 1978, to the life of the author plus 70 years.

What is the purpose of a trademark?

  1. To protect the name of a product or service

  2. To protect the design of a product or service

  3. To protect the copyright of a work of art

  4. To protect the patent of an invention

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies and distinguishes the goods or services of one seller from those of another seller.

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 name of a product or service, while a trademark protects the design of a product or service.

  3. A copyright protects the work of an author, while a trademark protects the work of an inventor.

  4. A copyright protects the work of an artist, while a trademark protects the work of a musician.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright protects the original expression of an idea, such as a book, a song, or a painting. A trademark protects the distinctive signs that identify a product or service, such as a brand name, a logo, or a slogan.

What is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)?

  1. A law that protects copyright owners from online infringement

  2. A law that regulates the use of digital technology

  3. A law that promotes the development of digital technologies

  4. A law that protects consumers from online fraud

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a United States copyright law that criminalizes the production and distribution of technology, devices, or services that are primarily designed or produced to circumvent measures that control access to copyrighted works.

What is the first-sale doctrine?

  1. The right to sell a copyrighted work after it has been purchased

  2. The right to make copies of a copyrighted work for personal use

  3. The right to perform a copyrighted work in public

  4. The right to create derivative works based on a copyrighted work

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first-sale doctrine is a legal principle that allows the owner of a copyrighted work to sell or distribute copies of that work without the permission of the copyright holder.

What is the fair use doctrine?

  1. The right to use copyrighted material for educational purposes

  2. The right to use copyrighted material for commercial purposes

  3. The right to use copyrighted material without the permission of the copyright holder

  4. The right to use copyrighted material in a way that does not harm the copyright holder

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The fair use doctrine is a legal principle that allows the use of copyrighted material without the permission of the copyright holder in certain circumstances, such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

What is the difference between a patent and a copyright?

  1. A patent protects an invention, while a copyright protects a work of art.

  2. A patent protects a process, while a copyright protects a product.

  3. A patent protects a new idea, while a copyright protects an existing idea.

  4. A patent protects a useful invention, while a copyright protects a creative work.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A patent protects a new and useful invention, while a copyright protects an original work of authorship, such as a book, a song, or a painting.

What is the term of patent protection?

  1. 20 years from the date of filing

  2. 20 years from the date of issuance

  3. 14 years from the date of filing

  4. 14 years from the date of issuance

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of patent protection is 20 years from the date of filing the patent application.

What is the purpose of a trade secret?

  1. To protect confidential information

  2. To protect a trademark

  3. To protect a copyright

  4. To protect a patent

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A trade secret is a formula, process, or other information that is not generally known and that gives a business a competitive advantage.

What is the difference between a trademark and a trade name?

  1. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies a product or service, while a trade name is the name of a business.

  2. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to distinguish one product or service from another, while a trade name is the name of a business that is used to distinguish it from other businesses.

  3. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to identify a product or service, while a trade name is the name of a business that is used to identify it from other businesses.

  4. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to distinguish one product or service from another, while a trade name is the name of a business that is used to distinguish it from other businesses.

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Correct Option: B,D
Explanation:

A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to distinguish one product or service from another, while a trade name is the name of a business that is used to distinguish it from other businesses.

What is the difference between a copyright and a patent?

  1. A copyright protects an original work of authorship, while a patent protects a new and useful invention.

  2. A copyright protects an original work of authorship, while a patent protects a new and ornamental design.

  3. A copyright protects an original work of authorship, while a patent protects a new and useful process.

  4. A copyright protects an original work of authorship, while a patent protects a new and useful composition of matter.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright protects an original work of authorship, such as a book, a song, or a painting, while a patent protects a new and useful invention, such as a machine, a process, or a composition of matter.

What is the difference between a trademark and a service mark?

  1. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies a product, while a service mark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies a service.

  2. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to distinguish one product from another, while a service mark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to distinguish one service from another.

  3. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to identify a product, while a service mark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to identify a service.

  4. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to distinguish one product from another, while a service mark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to distinguish one service from another.

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Correct Option: B,D
Explanation:

A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to distinguish one product from another, while a service mark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to distinguish one service from another.

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

  1. A copyright protects an original work of authorship, while a design patent protects a new and original ornamental design for a useful article.

  2. A copyright protects an original work of authorship, while a design patent protects a new and original design for a manufactured article.

  3. A copyright protects an original work of authorship, while a design patent protects a new and original design for a functional article.

  4. A copyright protects an original work of authorship, while a design patent protects a new and original design for a non-functional article.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright protects an original work of authorship, such as a book, a song, or a painting, while a design patent protects a new and original ornamental design for a useful article, such as a chair, a lamp, or a clothing design.

What is the difference between a trademark and a trade dress?

  1. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies a product or service, while a trade dress is the overall appearance of a product or service.

  2. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to distinguish one product from another, while a trade dress is the overall appearance of a product or service that is used to distinguish it from other products or services.

  3. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to identify a product or service, while a trade dress is the overall appearance of a product or service that is used to identify it from other products or services.

  4. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to distinguish one product from another, while a trade dress is the overall appearance of a product or service that is used to distinguish it from other products or services.

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to identify a product or service, while a trade dress is the overall appearance of a product or service that is used to distinguish it from other products or services.

What is the difference between a copyright and a moral right?

  1. A copyright protects the economic rights of the author of a work, while a moral right protects the author's personal rights in the work.

  2. A copyright protects the author's personal rights in a work, while a moral right protects the economic rights of the author of a work.

  3. A copyright protects the author's personal rights in a work, while a moral right protects the author's economic rights in a work.

  4. A copyright protects the economic rights of the author of a work, while a moral right protects the author's personal rights in the work.

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Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

A copyright protects the economic rights of the author of a work, such as the right to reproduce, distribute, and sell the work, while a moral right protects the author's personal rights in the work, such as the right to be attributed as the author of the work and the right to prevent the work from being distorted or mutilated.

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