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If you have created what is referred to as an Original Work of Authorship [wich is often referred to as OWA], what sort of protection does copyright provide and what do you need to do? Firstly to qualify as an OWA, the work must be the original creation of the author – so it would cover [...]

Anyone who believes their copyright has been infringed must provide proof to ensure that infringement took place. A copy of the offending work should be obtained. This is very important as the other party may change their copy to avoid evidence of copyright infringement. A copy of your work should also be produced with the [...]

Designing, inventing, creating or improving a product is one of the most common ways to start a business, company or service. In times past inventions and new ideas were typically tangible items, but now they are often ideas, concepts and technology components that make work easier, more efficient or much more accurate. Having a way [...]

As a business owner, you are responsible for ensuring that the images used in your company’s branding and website are not breaching any copyright laws. This is still the case if you outsource your work to a different design company. Don’t just assume that images are copyrighted; this could cost you dearly if the use [...]

What types of artistic work can and can’t be copyrighted?  As long as the work “exhibits a degree of skill, labour or judgement”:  Artistic Musical Design Dramatic Literary  Can I copyright names?     Names, titles, slogans or phrases CANNOT be copyrighted. However, you may be able to register them a name, title, slogan or [...]

You are probably aware that artistic work, such as a novel or an opera, can be copyrighted. But what about computer programmes?  Computer Programs are now protected as literary works under the Copyright Designs and Patent Act.  Furthermore with regard to material stored in computers, the selection and arrangement of contents in a database may [...]