Adobe Copyright Quiz

Copyright

Legal protection for original works of authorship, giving creators exclusive rights to use and distribute their work.

Intellectual Property

Creations of the mind—like inventions, literary works, designs, and symbols—that are legally protected.

Trademark

A symbol, word, or phrase legally registered to represent a company or product.

Service Mark

A mark used to identify and protect services rather than physical products.

Derivative Works

New creations based on existing copyrighted material, such as remixes or adaptations.

Patent

Legal protection for inventions, granting exclusive rights to make, use, or sell the invention.

Fair Use

A legal doctrine allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission for specific purposes like education or parody.

Royalty Free

Content that can be used without paying ongoing royalties, though it may require an initial license.

Public Domain

Works not protected by copyright—either expired or waived—free for anyone to use.

Copyright Infringement

Unauthorized use of copyrighted material that violates the creator’s rights.

Work for Hire

A work created under employment or contract where the employer or client owns the copyright.

Attribution

Giving credit to the original creator when using or sharing their work.

Creative Commons

A licensing system that lets creators specify how others may use their work, often with conditions.

Plagiarism

Using someone else's work or ideas without proper credit, often considered unethical or dishonest.