Deck 9: Foundations of Copyright Law

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Copyright rights are governed exclusively by federal law.
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Copyright rights are provided for in the U.S. Constitution.
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All copyright cases must be brought in federal court
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When does copyright protection for a work arise?
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The Copyright Office will provide legal advice to individuals wishing to obtain protection for their works.
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In the United States, copyright protection depends on whether a work is published or unpublished.
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Identify two advantages to copyright registration.
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To be protected under copyright law, a work must be registered with the Copyright Office.
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If a copyright notice is not used in connection with a work, the work is not protected.
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Registering a copyright is ______ than registering a trademark or obtaining a patent.
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​ The Copyright Office is a division within ______.
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Jack was born in 1960, wrote a novel in 2000, and died in 2010. When does copyright protection for the novel expire?
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How does copyright foster creative efforts by artists and authors?
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Deck 9: Foundations of Copyright Law
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Copyright rights are governed exclusively by federal law.
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Copyright rights are provided for in the U.S. Constitution.
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All copyright cases must be brought in federal court
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When does copyright protection for a work arise?
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The Copyright Office will provide legal advice to individuals wishing to obtain protection for their works.
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In the United States, copyright protection depends on whether a work is published or unpublished.
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Identify two advantages to copyright registration.
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To be protected under copyright law, a work must be registered with the Copyright Office.
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If a copyright notice is not used in connection with a work, the work is not protected.
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Registering a copyright is ______ than registering a trademark or obtaining a patent.
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​ The Copyright Office is a division within ______.
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Jack was born in 1960, wrote a novel in 2000, and died in 2010. When does copyright protection for the novel expire?
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How does copyright foster creative efforts by artists and authors?
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