Answer the questions. 1. What is the definition of copyright given by the U.S.International Trade Commission?

1. What is the definition of copyright given by the U.S.International Trade Commission?

2. What is the fundamental policy of copyright law?

3. How long does the copyright protection last in the U.S.?

4. What does a copyright symbol consist of?

5. May the owner of the right seek damages for the copyright infringement?

6. Can an author apply for two copyrights for one work?

² Listening _______________________________________________________

The rapidly changing technologies regulated by intellectual property law –among them computer and Internet technologies – are the source of debates on various legal issues, in particular issues related to copyright. In the following listening exercise, you will hear a discussion on the topic of the use of copyrighted material for educational purposes. An American junior lawyer named Thomas has been assigned to shadow two senior lawyers working on a case involving the ‘fair use’ doctrine in connection with distance learning courses. Thomas meets Patrick, the senior lawyer, and his associate, Rebecca, in Patrick’s office to begin shadowing them as they work on the case.

3. XðListen to the discussion and answer these questions.

1. How do Thomas and Rebecca describe the concept of fair use in American law?

2. According to Patrick, what is the objective of copyright law?

3. Who does Rebecca think is in the stronger position now, copyright holders or educators?

4. According to Patrick, how many factors need to be taken into account when assessing fair use?

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