The primary purpose of copyright law under the “utilitarian philosophy”:

A sound recording copyright does not include:

Charles Dickens (1812 – 1870) wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843. Can you prepare a screenplay for a new film based on this novel? 

Under which of the following acts was the renewal period of copyright protection extended to 28 years thus increasing the period of copyright protection to 56 years (28 year initial period plus a 28 year extension period)? 

In 2000 you published a song with Sony Publishing in Nashville, TN. You passed away in 2015. Your spouse is your only living relative. She knew you always felt your Sony deal in 2000 was a bad deal. She sent a termination notice to Sony in 2025 to get your copyrights back. Can she exercise the right of termination? Yes or No  

If an assignment of copyright does not clearly indicate the term of its duration, it will be deemed effective for __________. Choose from one of the following choices.

Seymor Luck has been a very successful recording artist for 20 years recording many albums and receiving several gold and platinum awards. He has not managed his money well and begins demanding 50% ownership of songs he records from the authors of the works. Luck sells so many records that most songwriters cut Luck in and give Luck a share of the copyright ownership in and to the songs he records even though Luck makes absolutely no contributions to the songs. Is this legal?

Government cannot take away a person’s life, liberty or property without

Which of the following is not a 1st amendment protection?

Which statement about freedom of speech and of the press is true?