How does copyright law affect me?
How does copyright law affect me?
Copyrights can affect you by enabling you to protect your creative works from use by competitors and other third parties. When you own a copyright, you can use the copyright symbol — a “C” inside a circle — in conjunction with copyrighted works as a signal to others that the work is protected under copyright law.
What are examples of works not protected by copyright?
Copyright protection does not cover:
- Idea, procedure, system method or operation, concept, principle, discovery or mere data as such, even if they are expressed, explained, illustrated or embodied in a work;
- News of the day and other miscellaneous facts having the character of mere items of press information;
What do you need to know about copyright laws?
Even though it is highly recommended to register all creative works, copyright laws grant protection to creative works upon their inception or creation. A Poor Man’s Copyright is an alternative to registering a copyright and provides for a legal document establishing the creation of a created work as the sole property of the author or creator.
Can a copyright be registered in any state?
Firstly, copyright protection is automatic in all states party to the Berne Convention (refer to the question “Can I register copyright?”). Whilst there may be nuances to the particular national laws applicable in these states, in general there is a high degree of harmony. You can consult national laws and treaties using WIPO Lex.
Are there any exceptions to the copyright law?
Exceptions. An exception applies to copyright law where library staff are permitted to make copies of copyrighted material without the prior permission of the author where this copy is made for users of the library, and it is not used for commercial purposes.
What is the new law on copyright infringement?
New legislation in the field of copyright law has aimed to address this. This legislation has extended the definition of copyright infringement. It is now an infringement of copyright to purposely disable, or ignore technical devices designed to ensure that copyrighted material is protected from unlawful reproduction.