Leo Fender and Copyrights

Flashcards covering key concepts related to Leo Fender's life, innovations in electric guitar technology, and issues surrounding copyrights and patents.

Leo Fender

An American entrepreneur known for founding Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and being a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of electric guitars.

Hawaiian Guitar

A type of guitar that Leo Fender helped popularize; also known as the lap steel guitar.

Pickup

A device that converts the vibration of guitar strings into an electrical signal, crucial for electric guitars.

Solid Body Electric Guitar

A type of electric guitar with a solid body, designed to eliminate feedback and improve sound quality.

Copyright

Legal protection for works of authorship, such as songs and books, that gives the creator exclusive rights to use their work.

Patent

Legal protection granted for a new invention or process, giving the creator exclusive rights for a specified period.

Fair Use

The limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright owner for purposes such as commentary or criticism.

Jazzmaster

An electric guitar model released by Fender that catered to changing musical trends in the jazz genre.

Stratocaster

A model of electric guitar that was first released by Fender in 1954, known for its distinctive contoured body and versatile sound.

Telecaster

Originally called the Broadcaster, it's one of the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitars, launched by Fender in 1950.

Provisional Patent

A temporary patent status that protects an inventor for one year while they prepare the official application.

Metallica v. Napster

A landmark legal case in 2000 that involved the band's fight to stop the illegal sharing of their music on the Napster platform.

Cultural Entrepreneurship

The process of leveraging cultural trends in business, as exemplified by Leo Fender in music and guitar manufacturing.

Trademark

A legal designation that identifies and protects brand names and logos used on goods and services.

Mechanical Energy to Electrical Energy

The fundamental principle behind how pickups convert the motion of guitar strings into usable electrical signals for amplification.

DuoSonic

An electric guitar model released by Fender in 1955 aimed at the education market.