When Determining the Similarity of One Work to Another in an Infringement

question 13

Multiple Choice

When determining the similarity of one work to another in an infringement question,some courts use a two-part test that asks whether the two works

• A)have the same kinds of characters and have the same kinds of scenes.
• B)appeared at about the same time and are in the same medium (e.g.,both are films).
• C)have the same general theme and express this theme in the same way.
• D)are in the same medium and have the same kinds of characters.

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Definitions:

Equity

The value of an owner's interest in a property or business, after all debts associated with that property or business are paid off.

EBIT

EBIT, which stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, calculates a company's earnings without considering income tax and interest expenses.

Ending Equity

The value remaining for shareholders after subtracting liabilities from assets, evaluated at the end of an accounting period.

Financial Statement

A formal record of the financial activities and position of a business, individual, or other entity, typically including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.