Krystalyn

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What are 2 factors of quality work for protection?
According to US Copyright law there are only two requirements for a work to qualify for copyright protection. They state that: -It must be of "sufficient originality" -It must be "fixed in a tangible medium, perceptible to human eye, machine reader or other device"

Literary, musical, as well as dramatic works are all subject to copyright laws. Although many aren't aware, pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works are also subject to these laws. This means that you aren't able to create a building that completely resembles a trademarked brand. So if you wanted to build McDonald's golden arches on your front lawn, you would have to pay the company for using their brand.

Is it legal to show a class The Lion King as a reward?
It is legal to show a class The Lion King as a reward because they aren't profiting from it. It is being used solely for entertainment. However, if they were selling tickets or unauthorized copies of the movie, it would be illegal. This illegal activity would be known as "bootlegging". It is an offense punishable by law.

However, if the school planned to host a fundraiser by showing the Lion King, it would only be appropriate for them to pay the company that produced the film. This means the school would have to pay Disney's production studios to use it for profit. If they did not, they would be taking advantage of Disney which is illegal. It would also be illegal if students decided to record the movie and sell copies of it. Distribution without consent of the company is a major offense.

http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#102