The Copyright Act of 1976

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

The Lanham Act

The Trademark Act

To protect copyright holders from online piracy

To promote fair use of copyrighted works

To regulate the use of digital technology in music production

To establish a copyright registry

Copyright protects the artistic expression of a musical work, while trademark protects the brand or logo associated with the work.

Copyright protects the lyrics and melody of a musical work, while trademark protects the title of the work.

Copyright protects the sound recording of a musical work, while trademark protects the name of the artist or band.

Copyright protects the musical notation of a work, while trademark protects the physical embodiment of the work.

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

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

The right to perform a copyrighted work in public without permission

The right to use a copyrighted work in a derivative work without permission

To prevent unauthorized copying and distribution of copyrighted works

To improve the sound quality of digital music files

To make it easier for consumers to find and purchase music online

To promote the use of open-source music software

Civil penalties, such as fines or damages

Criminal penalties, such as imprisonment

Both civil and criminal penalties

None of the above

To collect and distribute royalties to copyright holders

To enforce copyright laws and regulations

To promote and advocate for the rights of musicians and composers

To educate the public about copyright law

Mechanical rights allow the reproduction of a musical work in a physical format, while performance rights allow the public performance of the work.

Mechanical rights allow the recording of a musical work, while performance rights allow the broadcasting of the work.

Mechanical rights allow the distribution of a musical work, while performance rights allow the synchronization of the work with visual media.

Mechanical rights allow the creation of a derivative work based on a musical work, while performance rights allow the use of the work in a live performance.

To protect online service providers from liability for copyright infringement committed by their users

To promote the development of new technologies for online music distribution

To encourage the creation of educational and non-commercial uses of copyrighted works

To facilitate the resolution of copyright disputes between copyright holders and online service providers

Copyright infringement lawsuits allege the unauthorized use of an original work of authorship, while trademark infringement lawsuits allege the unauthorized use of a brand or logo.

Copyright infringement lawsuits allege the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of a copyrighted work, while trademark infringement lawsuits allege the unauthorized use of a trademark in commerce.

Copyright infringement lawsuits allege the unauthorized performance or display of a copyrighted work, while trademark infringement lawsuits allege the unauthorized use of a trademark in advertising or promotion.

Copyright infringement lawsuits allege the unauthorized creation of a derivative work based on a copyrighted work, while trademark infringement lawsuits allege the unauthorized use of a trademark on a product or service.

To register copyrights and issue copyright certificates

To enforce copyright laws and regulations

To promote and advocate for the rights of musicians and composers

To educate the public about copyright law

A copyright notice is a statement that appears on a copyrighted work, while a copyright registration is a formal application filed with the Copyright Office.

A copyright notice is required for a work to be protected by copyright, while a copyright registration is optional.

A copyright notice provides basic information about the copyright holder and the year of publication, while a copyright registration provides more detailed information about the work and its copyright status.

A copyright notice can be used to deter copyright infringement, while a copyright registration is necessary to file a copyright infringement lawsuit.

To establish a minimum standard of copyright protection for works created in member countries

To promote the free flow of copyrighted works between member countries

To facilitate the resolution of copyright disputes between member countries

To provide financial assistance to developing countries for the protection of their cultural heritage

A copyright protects an original work of authorship, while a patent protects an invention.

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

A copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a patent lasts for 20 years.

A copyright can be renewed indefinitely, while a patent cannot.