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Question 1
The definition for 'musical works' is provided by:
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Correct In the case of 'musical works,' we are provided no definition by the 1976 Act. We do get some guidance from the Copyright Office, which tells us that musical works basically are 'a succession of pitches or rhythms, or both, usually in some definite matter.'
Incorrect! In the case of 'musical works,' we are provided no definition by the 1976 Act. We do get some guidance from the Copyright Office, which tells us that musical works basically are 'a succession of pitches or rhythms, or both, usually in some definite matter.'
Question 2
The 1908 White-Smith piano roll case is important because:
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Correct Although the definition of 'copy' used in this case no longer applies (as it would effectively reduce the world of copyright to almost nothing) it is interesting for a variety of reasons, not least of which is the way in which technology has always caused difficulties for courts interpreting copyright laws written before the technology existed.
Incorrect! Although the definition of 'copy' used in this case no longer applies (as it would effectively reduce the world of copyright to almost nothing) it is interesting for a variety of reasons, not least of which is the way in which technology has always caused difficulties for courts interpreting copyright laws written before the technology existed.
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Question 3
Recorded music is not copyrightable because:
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Correct Under section 102(a)(7) provides protection for sound recordings.
Incorrect! Under section 102(a)(7) provides protection for sound recordings.
Question 4
Mark is a struggling musician who is having difficulty making ends meet. He invests his rent money in a DVD burner and begins copying recently released movies which he sells to his friends and his friends' friends. This is problematic because:
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Correct The MPAA has gone on the warpath to stop infringers, and by copying and selling the DVDs, Mark is violating copyright law.
Incorrect! The MPAA has gone on the warpath to stop infringers, and by copying and selling the DVDs, Mark is violating copyright law.