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In Discussing about Copyright Law in UK. We would first look at the concept of copyright which started from Great Britain. In 1710 under the Statute of Anne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to United Kingdom laws, copyright is the right of ownership an individual can exercise on an original intellectual property creation. You can exercise this right under the copyright, Designs and Patent Act 1988.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, other governing statutes to note is Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and the European parliament copyright new rule which may no more be applicable to the United Kingdom due to Brexit. All this legislation has Fundamental elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE 3 ELEMENTS OF COPYRIGHT LAW ACCORDING TO THE UK LEGISLATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (1) Copyright is an original creator right, that covers the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n (a) Original literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic works, <\/p>\n\n\n\n (2) In this Part \u201ccopyright work\u201d means a work of any of those descriptions in which copyright protects. Source:(https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1988\/48\/part\/I\/chapter\/I)<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n WHAT TYPES OF WORK CAN BE COPYRIGHTED?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988. The following broad categories if items fall under copyright protection : <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Original work that falls in the artistic, literary or dramatic category. (Source: https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1988\/48\/part\/I\/chapter\/I)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In basic terms, copyright can extensively cover such ordinary things Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Novels ,stories, poems , scripts, Articles<\/a> ARE THERE EXCEPTIONS TO COPYRIGHT LAW?<\/strong> Below are exceptions to the law are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Non-commercial research and private study \u2013<\/strong> you can copy extracts of work for private study only. This allows students to learn and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Text and data mining for non-commercial research \u2013 <\/strong>Simply put the for the sole purpose of computer analysis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Criticism, review and reporting current events:<\/strong> There exists Fair dealing exception under criticism, review or quotation for the sole purpose of reporting current events (news) but this is not applicable to photographs. Any news media will require your permission to use your photographic work. For Example, if you produce a brilliant piece of work and a reporter reports on it in the news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Teaching \u2013 <\/strong>The copying of works for teaching purposes, provided it is not for commercial use and it is not a licensed work is deemed acceptable. E.g., Use of your work by teachers to teach students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Helping disabled people:<\/strong> This exception applies if you have mental or physical impairment that prevents you from accessing copyrighted material. For Example, if you buy a book and you need to convert it into braille to be able to use it this is deemed as an exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time-shifting: <\/strong>This is when you record a copyrighted work for private or domestic enjoyment. For Example, when you record a TV programme so that you and your family can enjoy it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parody, caricature, and pastiche:<\/strong> There is an exception that permits individuals to use small amount of copyright material for this purpose. For Example, A comedian can use a common line in a film or song for a line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Source: https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/exceptions-to-copyright)<\/p>\n\n\n\n HOW LONG DOES COPYRIGHT LASTS FOR?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As soon as you have created your work your copyright protection starts and once this lapses anyone can use your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the UK Government below is the length of time you can be protected under the copyright law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Sound recordings, films [or broadcasts], and
(c) The typographical arrangement of published editions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(3) Copyright will only cover certain types of work, listed below<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Sound recordings, films or broadcasts and
3. Typographical arrangement of published editions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Programmes, Databases, web and Mobile Applications
logos , letters ,maps, plans
Photographs, paintings, drawings
Songs, Musical works (musical notations and compositions); films, Sound recordings; Broadcasts, Podcasts
Woodcuts, works of architecture, sculpture, craftsmanship<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As copyright owner, sometimes you may want to also use someone else\u2019s protected work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n