Copyright

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Who does copyright protect?

• It protects Artists from People using their work without permission
• It protects People so they can use any work from an Artist.

Is Copyright a law or professional courtesy?

• It's a US Law
• It's a professional courtesy

What is copyright

• The legal right to a writer, musician, artist to exclusive ownership, sale, publication of content they created.
• The Right of users to copy other peoples work.
• The ability to copy work from the internet.

What is the purpose of copyright?

• To promote creativity by ensuring creators can profit from their work.
• To ensure anyone can use what they copy without being sued.

Can I be sued for copyright infringement (violates law or the rights of another)?

• No. The creator can only ask that I stop using their material.
• Yes, the creator can either sue or ask that their content be stopped from being used.

When does copyright start?

• When you copy an image, music, or text.
• When a creator submits their content for copyright with the Government.
• Copyright starts the moment a piece is Created.
• Copyright starts the moment a piece is Published.

How long does copyright last?

• Until the owner dies.
• For the life of the creator plus 70 years.
• 70 years.
• Copyright never expires.

What material is copyrighted?

• literary works (all text including computer software)
• musical works, choreographic works, sound recordings.
• pictorial, graphic, & sculptural works, architectural works
• motion pictures & other audiovisual works
• All the above.

Are works that are digital or on the web protected under copyright?

• No. Only non-digital work is protected. Works such as books, CDs, and paintings.
• Yes, all material is copyrighted whether it is hard copy, digital, or posted on the web.