Quiz answers

1. What is meant by copyright?

Copyright is a form of legal protection that gives the author, artist, creator or composer of certain works (or their employer) the right to prevent another person copying or exploiting their work.

2. The duration of copyright varies according to the type of work involved. For sound recordings how long does it last?

For sound recordings the copyright lasts for 50 years.

3. The European Commissioner has proposed that this should be extended to how many years?

The Commissioner has proposed that this should be extended to 95 years.

4. What is a Trade Mark?

A Trade Mark is any sign that can distinguish the goods and services of one trader from those of another. It can include words, logos, pictures, etc.

5. In the UK where are trade marks registered?

In the UK trade marks are registered with the Intellectual Property Office (previously known as the Patent Office). www.ipo.gov.uk/about.htm

6. What are the maximum penalties for breaching the copyright or trade marks acts?

The maximum penalties in each case are an unlimited fine and up to ten years imprisonment.