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Copyright Ownership in Music

Description: This quiz covers the topic of copyright ownership in music, including concepts such as authorship, joint authorship, work for hire, and copyright transfer.
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Who is the author of a musical work?

  1. The composer

  2. The lyricist

  3. The arranger

  4. The performer

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The author of a musical work is the person who creates the melody, harmony, and rhythm of the piece.

What is joint authorship?

  1. When two or more people create a musical work together

  2. When one person creates a musical work and assigns copyright to another person

  3. When a musical work is created by a group of people who are not all identified

  4. When a musical work is created by a computer program

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joint authorship occurs when two or more people work together to create a musical work, and each person contributes a significant portion of the work.

What is a work for hire?

  1. A musical work that is created by an employee as part of their job duties

  2. A musical work that is created by an independent contractor who is hired to create the work

  3. A musical work that is created by a group of people who are not all identified

  4. A musical work that is created by a computer program

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A work for hire is a musical work that is created by an employee as part of their job duties. The employer is considered the author of the work, and the employee does not have any copyright ownership.

What is copyright transfer?

  1. The process of transferring copyright ownership from one person to another

  2. The process of registering a copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office

  3. The process of renewing a copyright

  4. The process of terminating a copyright

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copyright transfer is the process of transferring copyright ownership from one person to another. This can be done through a written agreement, such as a copyright assignment or a license.

Who owns the copyright to a musical work that is created by a band?

  1. The band members jointly

  2. The songwriter

  3. The record label

  4. The publisher

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the United States, the copyright to a musical work that is created by a band is owned by the band members jointly. This means that each band member has an equal share of the copyright.

What are the rights of a copyright owner?

  1. The right to reproduce the work

  2. The right to distribute the work

  3. The right to perform the work

  4. The right to display the work

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

A copyright owner has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, and display the work. This means that no one else can do these things without the copyright owner's permission.

How long does copyright protection last?

  1. For the life of the author plus 50 years

  2. For 70 years after the author's death

  3. For 95 years after the author's death

  4. For 120 years after the author's death

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the United States, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years. This means that the copyright to a musical work will expire 70 years after the death of the last surviving author.

What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark?

  1. A copyright protects original works of authorship, while a trademark protects distinctive signs that identify goods or services.

  2. A copyright protects works of art, while a trademark protects words, phrases, and symbols.

  3. A copyright protects works that are fixed in a tangible medium, while a trademark protects works that are not fixed in a tangible medium.

  4. A copyright protects works that are created by individuals, while a trademark protects works that are created by businesses.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as musical works, literary works, and artistic works. A trademark protects distinctive signs that identify goods or services, such as brand names, logos, and slogans.

What is the difference between a copyright and a patent?

  1. A copyright protects original works of authorship, while a patent protects inventions.

  2. A copyright protects works of art, while a patent protects functional works.

  3. A copyright protects works that are fixed in a tangible medium, while a patent protects works that are not fixed in a tangible medium.

  4. A copyright protects works that are created by individuals, while a patent protects works that are created by businesses.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as musical works, literary works, and artistic works. A patent protects inventions, such as new machines, processes, and products.

What is the difference between a copyright and a trade secret?

  1. A copyright protects original works of authorship, while a trade secret protects confidential information.

  2. A copyright protects works of art, while a trade secret protects business information.

  3. 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.

  4. A copyright protects works that are created by individuals, while a trade secret protects works that are created by businesses.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as musical works, literary works, and artistic works. A trade secret protects confidential information, such as business plans, formulas, and customer lists.

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

  1. A copyright protects original works of authorship, while a design patent protects the ornamental design of a functional item.

  2. A copyright protects works of art, while a design patent protects functional works.

  3. 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.

  4. A copyright protects works that are created by individuals, while a design patent protects works that are created by businesses.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as musical works, literary works, and artistic works. A design patent protects the ornamental design of a functional item, such as a new chair or a new lamp.

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

  1. A copyright protects original works of authorship, while a plant patent protects new varieties of plants.

  2. A copyright protects works of art, while a plant patent protects functional works.

  3. 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.

  4. A copyright protects works that are created by individuals, while a plant patent protects works that are created by businesses.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as musical works, literary works, and artistic works. A plant patent protects new varieties of plants, such as new flowers or new fruits.

What is the difference between a copyright and a mask work?

  1. A copyright protects original works of authorship, while a mask work protects the design of a semiconductor chip.

  2. A copyright protects works of art, while a mask work protects functional works.

  3. 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.

  4. A copyright protects works that are created by individuals, while a mask work protects works that are created by businesses.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as musical works, literary works, and artistic works. A mask work protects the design of a semiconductor chip.

What is the difference between a copyright and a copyright registration?

  1. A copyright is a legal right that protects original works of authorship, while a copyright registration is a public record that establishes the existence of a copyright.

  2. A copyright protects works of art, while a copyright registration protects functional works.

  3. A copyright protects works that are fixed in a tangible medium, while a copyright registration protects works that are not fixed in a tangible medium.

  4. A copyright protects works that are created by individuals, while a copyright registration protects works that are created by businesses.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright is a legal right that protects original works of authorship, such as musical works, literary works, and artistic works. A copyright registration is a public record that establishes the existence of a copyright. Copyright registration is not required to obtain copyright protection, but it does provide certain benefits, such as the ability to sue for copyright infringement.

What is the difference between a copyright and a fair use?

  1. A copyright protects original works of authorship, while a fair use is a defense to copyright infringement.

  2. A copyright protects works of art, while a fair use protects functional works.

  3. A copyright protects works that are fixed in a tangible medium, while a fair use protects works that are not fixed in a tangible medium.

  4. A copyright protects works that are created by individuals, while a fair use protects works that are created by businesses.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as musical works, literary works, and artistic works. A fair use is a defense to copyright infringement that allows certain uses of copyrighted material without the permission of the copyright owner. Fair use includes uses such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

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