In Determining Whether a Particular Use Is a Fair One

question 60

Multiple Choice

In determining whether a particular use is a fair one, a court will consider which of the following?

• A) The distinctiveness of the copyright.
• B) The amount of profit expected by the user claiming the fair use.
• C) The amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole.
• D) The royalties awarded to the inventor before using the copyright since copyright laws protect inventors.
• E) The degree of damage caused.

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Definitions:

Investment

The allocation of resources, usually financial, with the expectation of generating an income or profit.

Intangible Asset

An asset that lacks physical substance, typically comprising patents, copyrights, trademarks, and goodwill.

Useful Life

The estimated time period that an asset is expected to be productive for its intended use, influencing depreciation calculations.

Fair Value

The agreed-upon price for transferring ownership of an asset or the cost to pass on a liability in a formalized exchange within the marketplace at the time of measure.