Legal Issues Associated with Copyright

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Definition of copyright
What are the five rights protected by a copyright?
What are the three requirements
for not violating a copyright?
What types of media can copyright protect?

List some possible penalties for copyright infringement.

Intellectual Property Issues Associated with Digital Media

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Definition of patent
What is a patent meant to protect?
What does WTO stand for and how does it pertain to patents?
Definition of trademark
Define and list the three different kinds of trademark.
Define plagiarism
What is the difference between copyright and plagiarism?

Invasion of Privacy in Digital Media

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Define intrusion
List and define the three most common types of intrusion.
Define appropriation
Give an example of appropriation
Define false light
Define and give examples of public disclosure of embarrassing private facts.

Libel in Digital Media

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Define libel
What is the difference between libel and slander?
List the five characteristics required to qualify as libel.
Give some examples of statements that can be libelous.

List precautions you must take in order to not write anything libelous.