a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a manuscript or a design, to which one has rights and for which one may apply for a patent, copyright, trademark, etc.
solid descriptionof copyright, the current term of one’s copyrightsand monetarypenalties for infringements
Copyright protection generally lasts for 70 years after the death of the author. the law provides a range from $200 to $150,000 for each work infringed. Infringer pays for all attorneys fees and court costs. The Court can issue an injunction to stop the infringing acts.
Explain a patent and note the length of a patent
A patent provides the inventor exclusive rights to the patented process, design, or invention for a certain period in exchange for a complete disclosure of the invention. Utility and plant patents are granted for 20 years, whereas design patents are granted for either 14 or 15 years, depending on when filed.
Define trademark
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.
Outline the terms of fair use.
Outline the terms of fair use.
Outline the terms of fair use. In its most general sense, fair use is any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.
G O O G L E Outline the terms of fair use. What conditions allow fair use?