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.