Chapter 7: Navigating Copyright and Intellectual Property

Understanding copyright and intellectual property in the workplace is important because:

• It helps in protecting the company's creative assets and avoiding legal issues.

• It is not relevant to the workplace.

• It only applies to the technology sector.

• It is only important for legal professionals.

It is illegal for businesses and professionals to use other people's property without permission because:

• it is considered theft.

• it is a violation of intellectual property rights.

• it is against business ethics.

• it leads to unfair competition.

Copyright is a legal concept that protects what type of property?

• Physical property

• Intellectual property

• Real estate

• Personal belongings

What are some examples of materials that are typically copyrighted on the internet?

• Images, videos, and music

• Public domain books

• Government documents

• Mathematical formulas

The role of the US Copyright Office is to:

• register copyrights and provide information about copyright law.

• enforce copyright laws and prosecute infringers.

• create new copyright laws and regulations.

• manage international copyright agreements.

In the context of copyright, infringement refers to:

• The unauthorized use of copyrighted material.

• The legal use of copyrighted material.

• The creation of new copyrighted material.

• The expiration of copyright protection.

Which of the following is a guideline for approving the use of copyrighted works in specific, limited situations?

• Terms of Use

• Fair Use Doctrine

• Creative Commons License

• Copyright Infringement

What is a Creative Commons license and how does it differ from traditional copyright?

• A Creative Commons license is a type of copyright that allows creators to communicate which rights they reserve and which rights they waive for the benefit of recipients or other creators. It differs from traditional copyright in that it provides a standardized way to grant copyright permissions to their creative work.

• A Creative Commons license is a type of patent that allows inventors to protect their inventions. It differs from traditional copyright in that it applies to inventions rather than creative works.

• A Creative Commons license is a type of trademark that allows businesses to protect their brand names and logos. It differs from traditional copyright in that it applies to brand identity rather than creative works.

• A Creative Commons license is a type of contract that allows individuals to sell their creative works. It differs from traditional copyright in that it involves a financial transaction.

What is the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something (as a literary, musical, or artistic work)?

• Copyright

• Trademark

• Patent

• License

Which term refers to portions of copyrighted materials that may be used without permission provided the use is fair and reasonable?

• Fair Use

• Public Domain

• Creative Commons

• Open Source