PC2.9 - Intellectual property rights and copyright law and relevant legislation Question Title * 1. Which of the following best describes 'copyright'? A legal right that protects original works from being copied or reproduced without permission A contract between two parties that allows for shared ownership of an idea A patent that gives exclusive rights to a new construction method A registration process required before a work is legally protected Question Title * 2. Can you copyright an 'idea'? Yes, any idea is automatically protected under copyright law Yes, but only if the idea is unique and original No, copyright only protects the specific way an idea is expressed No, only patents can protect ideas Question Title * 3. What is the key takeaway from the 'idea-expression dichotomy' when it comes to Copyright? An idea can be copyrighted if it is disclosed in a contract Copyright applies to both an idea and any expression of that idea If an idea is new and innovative, it is automatically copyrighted Only the specific expression of an idea is protected, not the idea itself Question Title * 4. What can an Architect protect in terms of copyright within the RIBA Professional Services Contract? The construction methods used by the contractor Any original design work, drawings, specifications, reports, and digital models Only final construction drawings ny elements of a building that are visible to the public Question Title * 5. When might an Architect want to suspend the use of copyright under the provisions of Clause 6 of the RIBA Professional Services Contract? If the project is put on hold by the planning authority If the client has not paid the architect’s fees If the contractor makes changes to the design If the architect decides to withdraw from the project for personal reasons Done