Copyright and Fair Use Flashcard

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What is the purpose of copyright?

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To protect the original works of creators from being copied, distributed, or used without permission or compensation.

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What is fair use?

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A legal doctrine that allows the use of copyrighted material without permission from the owner for certain purposes.

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What are the four factors considered in determining fair use?

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Purpose and character of the use, nature of the copyrighted work, amount and substantiality of the portion used, and effect of the use upon the potential market.

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What is the difference between copyright and fair use?

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Copyright is a legal right that grants exclusive rights to the creator of an original work, while fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission.

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When is it acceptable to use copyrighted material without permission?

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Under fair use or with permission

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What are some examples of fair use?

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Criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

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What are the consequences of copyright infringement? Options: Increased profits, improved reputation, legal protection; Fines, imprisonment, community service; Decreased competition, increased market share, financial gain; Legal penalties, loss of reputation, potential lawsuits

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Legal penalties, loss of reputation, potential lawsuits

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What is the duration of copyright protection?

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Life of the author plus 50 to 70 years

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What is the public domain?

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Creative works that are not protected by intellectual property laws and are free for anyone to use or repurpose without permission or payment to the original creator.

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What are some alternatives to using copyrighted material without permission?

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Using public domain material, obtaining a license or permission from the copyright holder, using Creative Commons licensed material, or creating original content.