IPRs / COPYRIGHT
Protecting creative works.
Copyright may protect original works such as software code, technical drawings, written content and graphical material.
COPYRIGHT
Key considerations.
What copyright protects
Original literary, artistic, musical and dramatic works and other protected subject matter.
Automatic protection
UK copyright generally arises automatically without a registration application.
Software and drawings
Software code, technical drawings and graphical material may fall within copyright protection.
Ownership
Employment, commissioning and contractor arrangements can affect who owns the copyright.
Evidence
Records of creation, authorship, dates and transfers can be important in practice.
Commercial use
Copyright may be assigned or licensed as part of broader commercial arrangements.
This page provides general information rather than advice on any particular circumstances. The appropriate protection depends on the relevant subject matter, disclosures, territories and commercial objectives.
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