2.5. Criteria of Infringement

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is copyright infringement?

   Hint

   Think about permission.

2. 2.

   Give an example of substantial similarity.

   Hint

   Think of music.

3. 3.

   What does unauthorized use of a copyrighted work refer to?

   • Legal Use
   • Infringement
   • Public Domain

   Hint

   Think about what it means to have permission.

4. 4.

   True or False: Giving credit to a creator makes the use of their work legally permissible.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider copyright laws.

5. 5.

   You are an artist who created a unique character featured in a cartoon series. A similar character appears in a competing show. Analyze the situation focusing on substantial similarity and commercial exploitation criteria.

   Hint

   Consider audience perceptions and market behaviors.

6. 6.

   A music artist releases a song that bears resemblance to another popular song. Detail the steps you would take to assess if there’s been an infringement based on substantial similarity.

   Hint

   Reflect on elements that influence music recognition.