Practice Computer Programs (2.3) - Law Relating to Intellectual Property

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Question 1.
What is copyright?
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Think about the rights granted to authors.
Question 2.
Name a type of infringement.
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Consider actions that violate copyright law.
3Question 3.
What does copyright protect?
- Ideas
- Expressions of Ideas
- Facts
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Think about what authors can legally reserve.
4Question 4.
True or False: All computer programs are considered copyrighted material.
- True
- False
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Consider how copyright applies to various works.
Question 5.
A software company develops a new application and accidentally includes code that was previously published by another developer. Discuss the legal implications and potential defenses the company might have.
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Consider the defense strategies applicable in copyright law.
Question 6.
If a programmer creates a software program while working remotely as a freelancer, what factors would determine the ownership of the copyright?
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Check what the freelance contract specifies regarding ownership.

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