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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.
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Who owns the copyright to a musical work?

  1. The composer

  2. The lyricist

  3. The performer

  4. The record label

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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?

  1. 50 years after the author's death

  2. 70 years after the author's death

  3. 95 years after the author's death

  4. 100 years after the author's death

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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?

  1. A work created by an employee within the scope of their employment

  2. A work created by an independent contractor

  3. A work created by a government employee

  4. A work created by a student

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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?

  1. Using a copyrighted work without permission

  2. Copying a copyrighted work

  3. Distributing a copyrighted work

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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?

  1. Civil damages

  2. Criminal penalties

  3. Both civil damages and criminal penalties

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Copyright infringement can result in both civil damages and criminal penalties.

What is the fair use defense?

  1. A defense that allows the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work for certain purposes, such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research

  2. A defense that allows the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work for commercial purposes

  3. A defense that allows the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work for personal use

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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?

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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?

  1. A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and useful inventions

  2. A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and ornamental designs

  3. A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and useful plant varieties

  4. A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and useful business methods

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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?

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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?

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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?

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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?

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a utility patent protects new and useful computer programs

  4. A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a utility patent protects new and useful medical treatments

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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?

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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?

  1. A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and useful inventions

  2. A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and ornamental designs

  3. A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and useful plant varieties

  4. A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic works, while a patent protects new and useful business methods

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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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