Ch. 3 Vocab: Media Law

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Exclusive right to reproduce, adapt, distribute, display, or perform a creative work.

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copyright

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Improper use of copyrighted work; theft of intellectual property.

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copyright infringement

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Privileges recognized by courts, based on the First Amendment; vary by state and situation.

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court-recognized privileges

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Damage to someone's reputation by libel or slander.

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defamation

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Doctrine allowing use of copyrighted material without permission.

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fair use

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Laws that mandate public access to records unless exempted.

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freedom of information laws

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Result of creative work (e.g., novel, song, artwork).

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intellectual property

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Legal responsibility: the concept that anyone who could have prevented an injury may be held accountable.

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liability

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Publishing false or misleading information that harms someone's reputation or an organization's operations.

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libel

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A document identifying a press member, granting access to restricted events and proceedings.

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press credentials