Ch. 5 Copyright Study Guide

Flashcards covering key concepts of copyright law including definitions, rights, and important cases.

Copyright

A legal protection for original works of authorship (songs, recordings, books, films) once they are fixed in a tangible form.

Fair Use

Limited use for education, criticism, news, or parody without permission.

Bundle of Rights

The six rights a copyright owner has: reproduce, prepare derivative works, distribute copies, publicly perform, publicly display, and digital audio transmission.

Public Domain

Works for which copyright has expired and are free to use.

Mechanical License

A license that allows for the mechanical reproduction of music, requiring payment to make a copy.

Performance Rights

Rights to publicly perform a musical work, typically collected by performance rights organizations.

Synchronization License

A license needed to pair music with visual media, negotiated without a statutory rate.

Infringement

Violation of any exclusive right to a work, which can lead to legal remedies.

Derivative Work

A new version or adaptation of a copyrighted work.

Termination Right

The ability to reclaim copyright after 35 years.