Intellectual Property Rights

A company plans to use a popular image from the internet in their advertising campaign. They find no clear copyright notice or licensing information on the website. What is the most appropriate course of action for them to take?

• Contact the website or the image's creator to request permission for use.
• Assume the image is free to use and incorporate it into the campaign.
• Use the image and provide attribution to the website from which it was sourced.

A student is working on a research paper and wants to include a passage from a recent book. What should the student consider to ensure proper use of this material?

• Whether the passage is paraphrased or quoted accurately, and if a citation is included.
• Whether the book is in the public domain or if the use falls under fair use guidelines.
• The length of the passage to determine if it can be used without permission.

How does respecting intellectual property rights contribute to a culture of innovation and creativity?

• By ensuring creators receive recognition and compensation, motivating them to produce more original work.
• By discouraging creators from sharing their work, thereby protecting their ideas.
• By allowing unlimited use of copyrighted materials to encourage widespread dissemination.

A researcher is using a Creative Commons-licensed image in a presentation. What should they ensure to comply with the license terms?

• Provide proper attribution as specified by the license, and follow any additional restrictions such as non-commercial use.
• Modify the image to create a new work and claim it as their own.
• Use the image without attribution, assuming it’s free to use since it’s under a Creative Commons license.

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the ethical use of materials under the fair use doctrine?

• A blogger quotes a few sentences from a recent novel in a review, providing proper attribution and using only a small portion of the text.
• A teacher includes a chapter from a textbook in their course material without permission, for educational purposes.
• A company reproduces an entire research paper in their report, claiming it as their own work.

What is the primary benefit of using public domain resources in educational projects?

• They can be used freely without the need for permission or attribution.
• They offer the same legal protections as copyrighted materials, preventing unauthorized use.
• They are always guaranteed to be accurate and up-to-date.

When citing a source in a research paper, what is the main purpose of including a citation?

• To give proper credit to the original creator and allow readers to locate the source for further reference.
• To provide evidence of the research conducted and to make the paper appear more credible.
• To fill space in the paper and meet formatting requirements.

An artist discovers that their work has been used in a promotional video without their permission. What might be a reasonable response from the artist?

• Contact the person or organization using the work to seek appropriate compensation or request removal.
• Ignore the usage and accept that their work is being appreciated by others.
• Publicly shame the user on social media to get their attention.

A company wishes to use a trademarked logo in their product packaging. What is the most ethical approach to avoid infringement?

• Seek permission from the trademark owner or their representative before using the logo.
• Use the logo without modification and assume the trademark owner will not notice.
• Create a similar logo that resembles the trademark but is not identical.

Which factor is least likely to affect the fair use determination when using copyrighted material?

• The popularity of the work and its current market value.
• The purpose and character of the use, including whether it is for commercial or educational purposes.
• The length of the copyrighted material used, such as a single sentence versus an entire chapter.