Popcorn Hack 1:
- Copyright: Register your creative works (e.g., books, music, software) to protect them from unauthorized use or reproduction.
- Patents: Apply for a patent to protect inventions, processes, or designs, ensuring exclusive rights for a set period.
- Trademarks: Register unique names, logos, or symbols associated with your brand to prevent others from using them.
- Licensing: Use licenses (e.g., MIT, GPL, Creative Commons) to define how others can use your work while retaining ownership.
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Use NDAs to protect sensitive information shared with collaborators or partners.
- Trade Secrets: Keep proprietary methods, formulas, or processes confidential to maintain a competitive advantage.
- Digital Protections: Use encryption, watermarks, or access controls to safeguard digital content from unauthorized use.
Popcorn Hack 2:
Define an MIT License:
The MIT License is a permissive open-source license that allows anyone to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and sell copies of the software, as long as the original copyright notice and permission notice are included. It imposes minimal restrictions, making it one of the most flexible and widely used licenses in the open-source community.
Example of an MIT License for My Repository:
MIT License
Copyright (c) 2025 Gyutae Kim
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
copies or substantial portions of the Software.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
SOFTWARE.
Popcorn Hack 3:
Define a Creative Commons License:
A Creative Commons License is a public copyright license that allows creators to grant others permission to use, share, and build upon their work under specific conditions. It provides a flexible range of protections and freedoms, enabling creators to retain some rights while allowing others to use their work in ways they specify.
What are exceptions to the copyright law?
Exceptions to copyright law include “fair use,” which allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. Other exceptions include works in the public domain, government works, and certain educational or non-commercial uses.
How systems like Creative Commons, Open Sourcing, and Open Access help:
Systems like Creative Commons, Open Sourcing, and Open Access allow intellectual work to be shared and used widely by removing barriers to access. They promote collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing by enabling creators to contribute to a global pool of resources while ensuring proper attribution and compliance with licensing terms.
HW Hack
The MIT License is a permissive license with minimal restrictions, which means it allows others to freely use, modify, and distribute your code, even in proprietary software. This promotes wider adoption and collaboration on your project since developers don’t have to worry about strict compliance. It’s ideal for a personal project where you want others to contribute and freely utilize your work. It also helps you maintain control over attribution, ensuring your name and year are preserved in the project.
Link to License (my repo): https://github.com/GyutaeKim1/Gyutae_2025/blob/main/LICENSE
Description of Pilot City Project
SD IMOP is a platform targeted towards city infrastructure managers and developers that are looking to remediate issues in city infrastructure before it becomes too urgent. This form of preventative maintenance is designed to solve problems before they become too severe.
Pilot City License link: https://github.com/adik1025/imop_frontend/blob/main/LICENSE
Popcorn Hack 4: Preventing Copyright Infringement
Ways to Prevent Copyright Infringement:
- Always create original content or use content you own the rights to.
- Obtain proper licenses or permissions for using copyrighted material.
- Use royalty-free or Creative Commons-licensed content with proper attribution.
- Cite sources and give credit to original creators.
- Avoid downloading or sharing copyrighted material without authorization.
- Use plagiarism detection tools to ensure originality.
- Educate yourself on copyright laws and fair use policies.
- Add disclaimers or agreements when sharing content to clarify usage rights.
MCQ
31: C: When the student gets permission from the copyright owner of the application Explanation: Sharing software without permission violates copyright law unless explicitly allowed by the copyright owner.
51: A: Creative Commons gives creators of digital content the ability to indicate how their works can be legally used and distributed, enabling broad access to digital information. Explanation: Creative Commons licenses allow creators to specify usage rights, promoting legal sharing and access.
59: C: The original developer of open-source software provides free or low-cost support for users installing and running the software. Explanation: Open-source software support is typically community-driven, not guaranteed by the original developer.
2018 Questions:
16: D: The user will be in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Explanation: Purchasing music from a licensed seller is legal and does not violate the DMCA.
35: D: Using samples published with a no-rights-reserved Creative Commons license Explanation: A no-rights-reserved Creative Commons license allows unrestricted use of the samples, minimizing copyright risks.