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IP Chapter 9 Quiz



True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Copyright rights are governed exclusively by federal law.
 

 2. 

Present U.S. copyright law does not draw any distinction between published and unpublished works.
 

 3. 

In the United States, works are protected under copyright law as soon as they are registered with the Copyright Office.
 

 4. 

The copyright registration process is far simpler than either the trademark or patent registration process.
 

Essay
 

 5. 

Kyle Turner creates a painting in 2003. When does copyright protection arise and how long will it last?
 

 6. 

Tara has discovered that written materials she has prepared for a business seminar have been reproduced and distributed without her permission. Tara has not sought copyright registration for these materials. May Tara bring an action for copyright infringement? If so, in which court would Tara file the action? Discuss.
 

 7. 

How does copyright law stimulate and encourage the arts?
 

 8. 

Why should a musician seek copyright registration of his or her works? Give two reasons.
 

 9. 

Must Sarah, a journalist, include a copyright notice on the pieces she writes? Discuss.
 

 10. 

The agency responsible for registering copyrights in the United States is the ______________.
 



 
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