What are derivative works?
Derivative works are adaptations, translations, or original collections that receive copyright protection as new creations.
Who is defined as an “Author” under the law?
An author is the natural person who creates a work, serving as the primary copyright holder under the law.
How are derivative works protected in relation to the original work?
Derivative works are protected as new works without affecting the existing copyright of the original material.
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What constitutes a “collective work”?
A collective work involves multiple creators working under a director who discloses the work under their own name.
What rights does a publisher have in a “Published Edition of Work”?
Publishers have a specific copyright in the typographical arrangement of a works published edition.
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What does “communication to the public” mean?
Communication to the public includes broadcasting and making works accessible at a time and place chosen by the user.
What subject matter is NOT protected by copyright?
Copyright does not protect ideas, systems, methods, or official government texts like laws and regulations.
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How is a “computer program” defined?
A computer program is a set of instructions that causes a computer to perform tasks when stored in readable media.
Does copyright subsist in works of the Government?
Philippine government works generally lack copyright, but commercial exploitation requires prior agency approval and royalties.
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What is “public lending” under the Code?
Public lending is the non-profit transfer of works for a limited time by institutions like public libraries.
