2.4. Ownership and Assignment

Try these first

1. 1.

   Who is the first owner of a copyright?

   Hint

   Think about who produces the work.

2. 2.

   What is an assignment in copyright law?

   Hint

   Consider how rights can be shared.

3. 3.

   Who is typically the first owner of a copyrighted work?

   • The employer
   • The original creator
   • The publisher

   Hint

   Consider who creates the work.

4. 4.

   True or False: Copyright can be assigned or licensed.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about contracts and rights.

5. 5.

   A photographer takes pictures at a wedding for a couple. Who owns the copyright to these images, and what happens if the couple uses them publicly without the photographer's consent?

   Hint

   Consider who created the photographs.

6. 6.

   A software company develops a program for a client as part of a contract. What factors will determine who owns the copyright for the software?

   Hint

   Focus on the agreements made before the work started.