Copyright and Fair Use

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The ability to use copyrighted work without permission, but only in certain ways and in specific situations (schoolwork and education, news reporting, criticizing or commenting on something, and comedy/parody)

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Fair use

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Creative work that’s not copyrighted and therefore free for you to use however you want

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Public Domain

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A creative work that is a funny imitation of something and pokes fun at an original work

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Parody

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“Fair use” allows you to use copyrighted work without permission or payment, but only in certain situations. Which of the following is NOT a “fair use” situation? Chelsea uses a copyrighted photo for a school presentation, A journalist shows a copyrighted video clip in a news report, Jordan remixes a copyrighted song and charges people for it

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Jordan remixes a copyrighted song and charges people for it

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Weird Al is an artist who takes popular songs and changes their lyrics to be funny. Weird Al creates ____________________.

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parodies

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Why does Ruby’s video count as fair use?

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Because Ruby’s video criticizes, or comments on, reality TV shows.

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What is the purpose of copyright protection?

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To protect the rights of the content creator.

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What is public domain?

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Creative work that is not copyrighted and is free for you to use however you want

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Which represents appropriate use of copyrighted material? Options: Copying and pasting it into a school project without citing its creator, News reporting, Using it for t-shirts that you are selling for a fundraiser

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News reporting

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Which Works Are Not Protected by Copyright?

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ideas, slogans, names, short phrases