Copyright and Trademark Flashcards
What is copyright infringement?
when someone copies something illegally and claims it as their own
What is an IP?
intellectual property
this is created by artists, musicians, writers, etc.
What factors determine if someone has committed copyright infringement?
Context
Who is involved
Extent of the breach
Amount of money at play
How long do copyright rights last?
the entire lifetime of the creator + 70 years after their death
What can/cannot be protected by copyright?
ideas or subjective thoughts cannot
physical products or outcomes can
How do artists register for copyright?
What can creators do with their copyrighted things?
They are free to reuse or reproduce it as much as they like
they can also give away or sell the rights to it
creativecommons.org allows public to use works while it is still owned by the creator
What things are usually copyrighted?
Logos
Music
Typefaces
Colours
Designs
What happens to a work if is not copyrighted or expired?
it goes to public domain
this means anyone can use it for anything because no one owns it
What are moral rights of the copyright owner?
Right of attribution
People sourceing their work
Right against false attribution
What can people do with a registered design?
allows mass producing companies to own rights for the blueprint/pattern
What is a trademark?
a symbol, logo, sign, wordmark, etc.
once registered as a trademark the owner can use the ‘r’ symbol
What is a patent?
…
last 20 years
they protect inventions, chemical formulas, machinery, etc
Why are architectural designs unique?
The designer doesn’t own the rights to the design even though they made it
this prevents them rebuilding the same building multiple times/places
