Intellectual Property, Copyright, Patent, and Trademark

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How long does copyright protection last?

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The life of the author plus 70 years

Answer explanation

Don't forget this either: Copyright protection exists on an original work the moment it is created in a tangible form, meaning that it can be observed.

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True or False: In the U.S., you can't sue someone for copyright infringement until after you register your copyright.

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True

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"For U.S. works, registration... is necessary to enforce the exclusive rights of copyright through litigation." - U.S. Copyright Office

In other words, yes, if you want to sue someone for copyright infringement in the U.S., you have to register your copyright first.

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If Disney sues Jimmy for copyright infringement after he made copies of The Avengers and distributed them to his friends without permission, what is the MOST likely outcome?

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Jimmy will have to pay a fine to Disney.

Answer explanation

While it is possible copyright infringement could result in jail time, it is usually only up to 5 years. Most copyright infringement cases handled in civil court, not criminal court.

That means that, usually, copyright violators have to pay fines and/or damages to the copyright holder.

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Using a copyrighted work for the purpose of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, or research could be argued as permissible according to...

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Fair Use

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Trish owns the patent to a design patent for a new AI-assisted medical device. As the patent holder, all of the following are exclusive rights EXCEPT... She can stop other people from making her device. She can stop other people from using her device. She can stop other people from selling her device. She can stop other people from criticizing and commenting about her device.

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She can stop other people from criticizing and commenting about her device.

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Genericide refers to the process by which a trademark becomes a ________ term for a product.

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generic