Chapter 2 Copyright basics

Question 1

What was the focus of the first copyright regulation in history?

Answer 1

It focussed on censorship rather than protection or rights

Question 2

What was the world’s first copyright act and when was this?

Answer 2

The statute of Anne in 1709

Question 3

What was a key development for the scope of copyright?

Answer 3

When the technology of broadcasting was developed.

Question 4

Which categories are protected under copyright law? (Name 3)

Answer 4

1. Original literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works;
2. Sound recordings, films or broadcasts, and
3. The typographical arrangement of published editions

Question 5

What are derivative of related rights?

Answer 5

These depend for their existence on an underlying work and therefore considerations of originality are of no significant relevance.