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            Teachers! Are you tired reading reports taken straight from the encyclopedia?  Tired of having to explain why ANYONE can't just use people's art on your class' website without permission from the original artist? Why not have a class discussion  about copyrights and related topics.   Look below to find 15 questions to start a great discussion.
  •  Image of Animated BulletWhat is a copyright?
  • Image of Animated BulletWhat is a trademark?
  • Image of Animated BulletWhat is a license?
  • Image of Animated BulletWhat is a counterfeit?
  • Image of Animated BulletHow are "art" and copyrights connected?
  • Image of Animated BulletWhy is  art so important in commercials, art museums and advertising?
  • Image of Animated BulletWhat are Art Property Rights?
  • Image of Animated BulletWhat are Copyright Laws?  Should there or should there not be Copyright Laws?  Why are their Copyright Laws?  What are the purpose of Copyright Laws?
  • Image of Animated BulletWhy are schools and other educational intuitions usually allowed to use images for free?
  • Image of Animated BulletWhy are businesses and other corporations not allowed to use images like the educational facilities?
  • Image of Animated BulletWho is benefited by the Copyright Laws?   How are they benefited?
  • Image of Animated BulletHow do you know if something is copyrighted or if it is free for all to use?
  • Image of Animated BulletHow do you get a copyright, trademark, or license?
  • Image of Animated BulletWhat can you copyright? 
  • Image of Animated BulletWhat can't be copyrighted?
  • Image of Animated BulletCan anyone get a copyright?
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