Getting permission to use a copyrighted work typically involves which act?

• A. Napster Case
• B. Fair Use Clause
• C. Copyright Act of 1976
• D. Licensing Work

Answer: (C)

Getting permission to use a copyrighted work is governed by the legal framework that sets ownership, rights, and how those rights can be licensed. The Copyright Act of 1976 provides that framework, outlining the exclusive rights of the copyright holder and how others can obtain permission (typically through a license) to use the work. Fair use is a limited exception that allows certain uses without permission under specific conditions; it is a defense, not the permission itself. The Napster case relates to infringement and illegal file sharing, not to the standard process of obtaining permission. Licensing a work describes the actual step of securing permission, but that step operates within and is enabled by the Copyright Act of 1976.