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Copyright and Infringement STUDY FLASHCARDS

Copyright and Infringement STUDY FLASHCARDS

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10th Grade

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Fernanda Martin

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does copyright law protect?

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Control over the creations of Authors and Creators

Answer explanation

Copyright law protects the control over the creations of authors and creators, ensuring they have the exclusive rights to their works and can decide how they are used or shared.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of copyright laws?

Back

To protect the rights of the creator

Answer explanation

The purpose of copyright laws is to protect the rights of the creator, ensuring they have control over the use of their creative works and can benefit from them, rather than restricting use or promoting plagiarism.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which Works Are Not Protected by Copyright?

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Back

Ideas, concepts, systems, methods of things

Answer explanation

Copyright does not protect ideas, concepts, systems, or methods. These elements are considered fundamental building blocks of creativity and can be freely used, unlike specific expressions like visual art or scripts.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is plagiarism a form of copyright infringement?

Back

True

Answer explanation

True. Plagiarism involves using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution, which violates copyright laws, making it a form of copyright infringement.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the duration of copyright protection for works created after 1978?

Back

70 years after the author's death

Answer explanation

For works created after 1978, copyright protection lasts for 70 years after the author's death. This duration was established by the Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998, making '70 years after the author's death' the correct choice.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main benefit of registering a copyright?

Back

It provides legal evidence of ownership

Answer explanation

The main benefit of registering a copyright is that it provides legal evidence of ownership, which helps protect the creator's rights against unauthorized use or infringement.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the consequence of copyright infringement?

Back

Legal action and potential fines

Answer explanation

The consequence of copyright infringement typically involves legal action and potential fines against the infringer, as it violates the rights of the copyright holder.

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