To Be Copyrightable, a Work Must

question 270

Multiple Choice

To be copyrightable, a work must:

• A) be handmade
• B) be at least 5 years old
• C) be recognizable to the general public
• D) be internationally known
• E) none of the other choices are correct

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Definitions:

Assumption of Risk

A legal doctrine stating that an individual knowingly and voluntarily assumes the risk of an activity, thereby relieving another party from liability for harm caused during the activity.

Assumption of the Risk

A defense in tort law where the plaintiff is considered to have voluntarily assumed the risks of a known hazard, diminishing the defendant's liability.

Contributory Negligence

A defense to negligence whereby the defendant can escape all liability by proving that the plaintiff failed to act in a way that would have protected him or her from an unreasonable risk of harm and that the plaintiff’s negligent behavior contributed in some way to the plaintiff’s accident.

Defendants Liability

The legal obligation of a defendant in a lawsuit to compensate for harm caused to the plaintiff as determined by a court judgment or settlement.