Unlocking the intricacies of copyright law requires a thorough understanding of its principles and applications. This topic delves into essential guidance for protecting creative works, exploring the nuances of authorship, licensing, and enforcement. Legal practitioners will find invaluable resources to navigate disputes, strategise effectively in safeguarding intellectual property, and comply with evolving legislative frameworks. Equip yourself with the necessary tools to advise clients and ensure their creative rights are upheld in the digital age.
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Copyright infringement—remediesThis Practice Note covers the remedies available for copyright infringement.The remedies available in cases of...
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Collecting societiesSTOP PRESS—Impact of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023: This document contains references to retained EU law (REUL) and associated terms introduced by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 in connection with Brexit. From 1 January 2024, REUL that remains in
Moral rightsSTOP PRESS—Impact of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023: This document contains references to retained EU law (REUL) and associated terms introduced by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 in connection with Brexit. From 1 January 2024, REUL that remains in force is
Copyright infringement—remediesThis Practice Note covers the remedies available for copyright infringement.The remedies available in cases of copyright infringement are the same as those available for all IP right infringement. For further detail, see Practice Note: Civil and criminal remedies for
Copyright—authorship and ownershipThe Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA 1988) defines the author of a work as the person who created it. The author as creator is not always the owner of a work, although it is usually the case that they are the first owner of copyright unless employed, in
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