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Copyright Law
Question | Answer |
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What types of works are protected by copyright? | literary works musical works dramatic works pantomimes and choreographic works; pictorial, graphic motion pictures architectural works. |
What are the qualifications to have a work protected by copyright? | originality requirement works of authorship fixation automatic creation; and compilations. |
How long does copyright last for? | Copyright protection starts from the moment of creation of the work and continues until 70 years after the death of the author or artist. |
Why should people register their work? | By registering your copyright, you are making a public record of the fact you own the copyright and are putting people on notice that you are claiming copyright in the particular work. |
How do people register a copyright? | To apply for registration of your copyright, you will need to complete a short form that you can get from the Copyright Office. You can even get the form online, with instructions on how to complete it, from Copyright Office site. |
What can the owner do if someone breaks the copyright of their work? | The owner can take he or she to court |
What is a trademark? How is it similar to a copyrighted piece of work? | A trademark is a symbol or word or word . They are quite different: copyright protection exists to allow creators to ascribe value to their works, and is available for a limited time; trademark law exists to protect consumers from fraud, and protection is |