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Date May 2022 Marks available 3 Reference code 22M.2.SL.TZ0.4
Level SL Paper 2 Time zone no time zone
Command term Explain Question number 4 Adapted from N/A

Question

Explain how copyright is used in the creative arts as a method of protecting intellectual property (IP).

Markscheme

copyright grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution;

the intellectual property gives some protection against/prevents others from the copying of creative works;

and provides compensation for intellectual effort;

 

Award [1] for each of three distinct points in an explanation of how copyright is used in the creative arts as a method of protecting intellectual property up to [3 max].

Examiners report

A question about copyright that was reasonably well answered by candidates. There was definitely a better understanding of copyrights than patents. Almost all candidates were able to achieve at least one mark, a number were able to achieve 2 but very few achieved 3.

Syllabus sections

Topic 5: Innovation and design » 5.1 Invention
Topic 5: Innovation and design

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