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Question 1
If a work is "in the public domain," then:
Correct A work is in the public domain if it is not protected by copyright law. These works may be used by anyone for any purpose without first seeking authorization from the author.
Incorrect! A work is in the public domain if it is not protected by copyright law. These works may be used by anyone for any purpose without first seeking authorization from the author.
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Question 2
Early on New Year's Eve, 1977, Raul Simon writes a song which he intends to perform at the stroke of midnight. Copyrights for this song are:
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Correct The Copyright Act of 1976 applies to works created on or after January 1, 1978. Because the song was written before the new year, the 1976 Act does not control. If he records the performance, however, some sticky issues might arise as to which Act is used to determine copyrights in the recording which began at 11:59 pm December 31, 1977 and ended at 12:01 am January 1, 1978.
Incorrect! The Copyright Act of 1976 applies to works created on or after January 1, 1978. Because the song was written before the new year, the 1976 Act does not control. If he records the performance, however, some sticky issues might arise as to which Act is used to determine copyrights in the recording which began at 11:59 pm December 31, 1977 and ended at 12:01 am January 1, 1978.
Question 3
In 1980, Joan writes a book title 'My Life & Crimes: A True Fictional Story.' Two years later she dies while doing research for her next book, 'Crime in the City: How Bad Could it Be?' The initial copyright term for her first book will expire:
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Correct The 1998 Sonny Bono Term Extension Act applies to all works which are protected under the 1976 Act, and extends the original copyright term to 70 years after the author's death.
Incorrect! The 1998 Sonny Bono Term Extension Act applies to all works which are protected under the 1976 Act, and extends the original copyright term to 70 years after the author's death.
Question 4
In 1985, a book titled "Joan's Crimes Leading to Her Death, as I Knew Them", is published and begins appearing in bookstores. The work was written anonymously. The initial copyright term will expire:
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Correct The copyright term for an anonymous work is 95 years from first publication, or 120 years from creation, whichever is shorter, as set forth in section 302(c).
Incorrect! The copyright term for an anonymous work is 95 years from first publication, or 120 years from creation, whichever is shorter, as set forth in section 302(c).
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Question 5
One difference between copyright terms under the 1909 Act and the 1976 Act is:
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Correct Because the 1909 Act measures the copyright term from the date of publication, the copyright in different works by an author will expire at different times. Under the 1976 Act, the term is measured from the author's death, so all works will enter the public domain at the same time. While there were a number of antiquated notions in the 1909 Act, it did grant female authors the same rights and privileges as were available to male authors.
Incorrect! Because the 1909 Act measures the copyright term from the date of publication, the copyright in different works by an author will expire at different times. Under the 1976 Act, the term is measured from the author's death, so all works will enter the public domain at the same time. While there were a number of antiquated notions in the 1909 Act, it did grant female authors the same rights and privileges as were available to male authors.
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Question 6
Poor Man's Copyright is:
Correct This is a method which uses postmarks to help establish the date of creation for a work if that date is questioned in a court case. While far from ideal, it is a practically free way to get some further help in an infringement case if a copyright registration is not a part of the author's plan.
Incorrect! This is a method which uses postmarks to help establish the date of creation for a work if that date is questioned in a court case. While far from ideal, it is a practically free way to get some further help in an infringement case if a copyright registration is not a part of the author's plan.
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Question 7
The transfer of copyrights is authorized by:
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Correct Because copyright law is given it strength from the 1976 Act, any power to transfer must come from this act, which is codified in Title 17.
Incorrect! Because copyright law is given it strength from the 1976 Act, any power to transfer must come from this act, which is codified in Title 17.