After Midterm Flashcards
1
Q
Copyright
A
- An original,
- work of authorship,
- fixed in a tangible medium of expression
Term: Life + 70 years
Rights of holder
- Prepare derivative works: movies, characters, other books
- Prevent others from using
- First sale right
- Dsitribute (import/export)
- Public display: contract saying you can only display something you buy in certain places
Examples:
- Literary works: includes computer programs
- Musical works
- Dramatic works
- Pantomimes
- Choreography
- Audio visual
- Sculptures
- Paintings
- Drawings
- Sound recordings
- Architectural blueprints
Derivative of the work also protected. Example: No-one else can use Harry Potter characters.