Public Domain

When copyright expires some works become public domain which means that they are no longer protected by © and anyone can use, adapt, recreate and disseminate the work.

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What happens when a work enters the public domain?

• It becomes free for anyone to use without permission

• It can only be used for educational purposes

• It can only be used by non-profit organizations

• It is removed from public access

How has Disney utilized public domain works in the past?

• By creating new characters based on public domain stories

• By adapting public domain stories into movies

• By selling public domain works in their theme parks

• By donating public domain works to libraries

How has Disney's actions made it difficult for others to use public domain works today?

• By trademarking public domain characters

• By lobbying for stricter copyright laws

• By refusing to license public domain works

• By destroying public domain works

What is the public domain?

• A) A place where public events are held

• B) A status of works not protected by copyright

• C) A government-owned property

• D) A type of internet domain

Which of the following is a characteristic of a work in the public domain?

• A) It requires a license to use

• B) It is free to use by anyone

• C) It is owned by a private company

• D) It is only available in libraries

Which of these works is likely to be in the public domain?

• A) A novel published in 2020

• B) A song released in 1950

• C) A painting created in 1800

• D) A movie from 1995

What is one way a work can enter the public domain?

• A) The author donates it to a museum

• B) The copyright expires

• C) It is published in a newspaper

• D) It is used in a classroom

Why is the public domain important for education?

• A) It restricts access to information

• B) It allows free access to educational materials

• C) It increases the cost of textbooks

• D) It limits the use of digital media

How does a work in the public domain benefit artists?

• A) It allows them to charge more for their work

• B) It provides inspiration without legal restrictions

• C) It limits their creative freedom

• D) It requires them to pay royalties