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 2.1 assignment

01/ 27/2003          Copyright Scavenger Hunt

QUESTIONS

http://www.nicem.com/fairuse.htm

1. What 1997 law seeks to provide clarification regarding copyright as related to the Internet?

 H.R. 3048, the "Digital Era Copyright Enhancement Act.

      2.    Where can you go to find plain talk about copyright? (Hint:  It's linked on this site!)?

                  http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/

3.      Where can you go to find out about international copyright law? (See hint above)

http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl100.pdf or http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ38a.pdf

Web site resource:
http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/

1. According to the U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 8, what is the purpose of Copyright Law?

To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries.

2. H.R.2281, Section 403, requires that the Copyright Office do what with regard to Distance Education?

 Requires that the Copyright Office consult with representatives of copyright owners, nonprofit educational institutions, and nonprofit libraries and archives, and thereafter submit to Congress recommendations on how to promote distance education through digital technologies, including interactive digital networks, while maintaining an appropriate balance between the rights of copyright owners and the interests of users. Such recommendations may include legislative changes.  Section 403 requires the Copyright Office to submit its recommendations to Congress no later than April 28, 1999.

3.  Based on the information on this page, how would you obtain permission to use someone's images, video files, or words in a multimedia presentation?  You can ask for it. If you know who the copyright owner is, you may contact the owner directly. If you are not certain about the ownership or have other related questions, you may wish to request that the Copyright Office conduct a search of its records for a fee of $75 per hour
4. How would you decide whether or not you need permission?

 Someone obtain permission unless its use is covered under the same Act, the "fair use" exemption places a limit on these exclusive rights to promote free speech, learning, scholarly research and open discussion. Accordingly, under the Act, educators may use portions of copyrighted material if the purpose and character of the use is educational in nature, previously published, not a substantial part of the entire work and if the marketability of the work is not impaired by the use. These vague standards do not provide much specific guidance for educators, scholars and students, and are fairly subjective in their interpretation.

Web site resource:
http://www.utsystem.edu/OGC/IntellectualProperty/faculty.htm

1. As a student, you use copyrighted works by others as part of a multimedia assignment creation for a school project.  Are you violating copyright?

 No, if the purpose and character of the use is educational in nature, previously published, not a substantial part of the entire work and if the marketability of the work is not impaired by the use.

2. You save the assignment and use it as a teaching instrument in your class.  Are you violating copyright? NO
3. You publish the assignment on your World Wide Web site as part of your site, for the purpose of getting people to buy your lesson plans.  The multimedia assignment is one of the lesson plans you want to sell.  Are you violating copyright? Yes

Web site resource:
http://www.nolo.com/encyclopedia/articles/ilaw/pub_permission.html

1. What's the first assumption you should make about material that is published on the web?

 It is wise to operate under the assumption all material is protected by either copyright or trademark law

2. What do you need to read carefully when you are getting freeware materials from the web?  Why?

 You need to read the terms and conditions in the "click to accept" agreement or "read. me" files that usually accompany such materials to be certain that your intended use is permitted. If someone failed to honor the terms of a click-wrap agreement and was found liable for illegally obtaining might end up paying a lot of money for software clip art.

3. Is it permissible to link to the artwork on someone else's page, displaying it in your own site, without copying it? NO

Web site resource:
http://www.laderapress.com/copyrightlaw1.html

1. Are original multimedia works protected by copyright law? Original multimedia works are protected by copyright
2. Which works of authorship are covered by copyright?

 Literary works, Musical works, Dramatic works, Pantomimes and choreographic works, Pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works, Motion pictures and other audiovisual works, Sound recordings, and Architectural works.

3. The copyright owner has which 5 rights?

 Reproduction Right, Modification Right, Distribution Right, Public Performance Right, and Public Display Right

Web site resource:
http://www.loc.gov/copyright/faq.html#q46

1.     How long does copyright last?

        The terms of copyright are generally extended for an additional 20 years. Specific provisions are as follows:

* For works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection will endure for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years. In the case of a joint work, the term lasts for 70 years after the last surviving authors death. For anonymous and pseudonymous works and works made for hire, the term will be 95 years from the year of first publication or 120 years from the year of creation, whichever expires first;

* For works created but not published or registered before January 1, 1978, the term endures for life of the author plus 70 years, but in no case will expire earlier than December 31, 2002. If the work is published before December 31, 2002, the term will not expire before December 31, 2047;

* For pre-1978 works still in their original or renewal term of copyright, the total term is extended to 95 years from the date that copyright was originally secured.

2.       How much of someone else's work can I use without getting permission?

 Under the fair use doctrine of the U.S. copyright statute, it is permissible to use limited portions of a work including quotes, for purposes such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, and scholarly reports. There are no legal rules permitting the use of a specific number of words, a certain number of musical notes, or percentages of a work. Whether a particular use qualifies as fair use depends on all the circumstances.

3.  How much do I have to change in order to claim copyright in someone else's work?

      You may make a new claim in your work if the changes are substantial and creative

Web site resource:
http://www.w3px.com/~docs/cpyright.htm

1. How do you secure a copyright?

           To secure copyright by registration your work for a number of reasons Many choose to register their works because they wish to have the facts of their copyright on the public record and have a certificate of registration. Registered works may be eligible for statutory damages and attorney's fees in successful litigation. Finally, if registration occurs within five years of publication, it is considered prima facie evidence in a court of law.

2. Who can you claim copyright?

The author or those deriving their rights through the author can rightfully claim copyright.

3. What works are protected?

 Copyright protects "original works of authorship" that are fixed in a tangible form of _expression. The fixation need not be directly perceptible so long as it may be communicated with the aid of a machine or device.