Glossary of Terms - Copyright and Licensing

What is Intellectual Property?

• A type of physical property

• A legal concept that refers to creations of the mind

• A form of real estate

• A type of financial asset

Define Copyright.

• A legal right granted to the creator of an original work.

• A type of patent for inventions.

• A trademark for brand names.

• A license for software usage.

What is a Trademark?

• A type of patent

• A brand or logo legally registered

• A copyright for music

• A government document

A trade secret is:

• A publicly known fact

• A type of intellectual property that is not disclosed to the public

• A government-issued patent

• A published scientific theory

What are Derivative Works?

• Original works of authorship

• Works based on or derived from one or more existing works

• Works that are not protected by copyright

• Works that are in the public domain

What is a Patent?

• A type of trademark

• A government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period

• A form of copyright

• A type of business license

A Service Mark is:

• A trademark used to identify a service rather than a product.

• A mark used to identify a product rather than a service.

• A legal document for service agreements.

• A type of copyright for services.

What is meant by Commercial Use?

• Use for personal purposes

• Use for educational purposes

• Use for business or profit

• Use for non-profit activities

Fair Use is a legal doctrine that promotes freedom of expression by permitting the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works in certain circumstances. Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in determining fair use?

• The purpose and character of the use

• The nature of the copyrighted work

• The amount and substantiality of the portion used

• The popularity of the copyrighted work

What are Fair Use Guidelines?

• Rules for using copyrighted material without permission

• Guidelines for fair trade practices

• Instructions for fair competition in business

• Principles of fair taxation