Will Someone Who Uses a Short Section of a Copyrighted

question 89

Multiple Choice

Will someone who uses a short section of a copyrighted work in a critical review be subject to copyright infringement?

• A) no, because of the fair use doctrine
• B) no, if he or she obtained the original copyrighted work through legitimate means
• C) yes, if he or she did not pay the author for his or her use of the material
• D) yes, if he or she did not obtain permission from the author for his or her use of the material
• E) yes, because of the fair use doctrine

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Definitions:

Proportionate Rights

The entitlements of shareholders to maintain their fractional ownership of a company by buying a proportionate number of new shares during issuance.

Financial Statements

Financial statements are formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity, providing an overview of a company's financial performance and financial position.

Proportionately Adjusted Income Statement

An income statement that has been adjusted to reflect changes in economic ownership or scale of operations.

Contractual Agreement

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties, typically involving the exchange of goods, services, money, or promises.