Copyright Laws & Cases

What does this symbol mean?

• Trademark

• The @ symbol

• Copyright

• Capsule Corp. Logo from "Dragon Ball Z" (TM)

What is copyright?

• a form of protection for artists

• an image

• a form of protection for kids work

• copies of work

Why Should I Care About Copyright?

• Allows others to copy your work

• Prevents other people from copying your work

• It allows artists to make a lot of money

• Because Mr. Genest says so!

Which works are protected by copyright?

• ideas
• all works
• literary, musical, dramatic, pictorial works 
• titles, names, slogans

What is Copyright Infringement?

• Anyone who uses someone's work without permission

• A copy of someone's work

• Anyone who uses an owners work with permission

• A picture of someone's work

When Do I Need Permission to Copy?

• All the time

• Never

• Sometimes

• Whenever Darth Vader says you can!

How Long Does Copyright Protection Last?

• a lifetime
• 70 years after the death of the author or artist 
• it does not last
• 1 year

What happens to the work after the copyright time has passed?

• It can be bought
• There is no time-limit on copyright
• 
  The work must be destroyed
• It goes into the public domain

What does​ "public domain"​ mean?

• You have to get permission from a public agency to use the copyrighted work.

• The copyright has expired or been​ relinquished; you can use it freely and without permission.

• You can only use the work for a free public event.

• A place where the public can meet and discuss ideas.

When something enters the public domain, it is now

• free to use
• pay as you go
• under lawsuit
• under contract