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MBU 2520 Copyright Law Exam 1 With Solution
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MBU 2520 Copyright Law Exam1 With Solution
The Legal System - ANSWER Plantif > brings lawsuit>files complaint
Defendant>defends lawsuit>files answer
First Copyright Statute in the World - ANSWER Statute of Anne 1710
(England)
Copyright Clause of US Constitution 1783 - ANSWER "Congress shall have
the power to promote the progress of Science and the Useful Arts, by
securing for limited times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive right to
their writings and discoveries
US Copyright Act of 1831 - ANSWER Extended copyright to musical works
Patent - ANSWER protects inventions, discoveries, and product designs
Trademark - ANSWER A word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies the
source of goods and distinguishes them from others
, Trade Secret - ANSWER Information, including a formula or process, that is
valuable to a business and would lose its value if it were no longer secret
Copyright Act of 1909 - ANSWER Copyright protection lasted 28 years, then
work entered public domain unless owner renewed for 28 yrs. 28 yr initial
term + 28 year renewal term. If failed to renew in 28th year, work entered
public domain.
Termination of Transfer - ANSWER Works created before 1978: Can
terminate 56 years after transfer (Section 304 of Copyright Act)
Works created 1978 and after : Can terminate 35 years from publication or 40
years from creation whichever is first. (Section 203 of Copyright Act)
Statues Provide Second Chances to Authors - ANSWER Under 1909 Act: The
28 year Renewal Term
Under 1976 Act: Section 203 and 304 (termination of transfer provisions)
Digital Phonorecord Delivery (DPD) - ANSWER a download
Harry Fox License (Mechanical) - ANSWER authorizes reproducing song as
phono record (CD, DPD, vinyl) within within the U.S. only Does not authorize
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