09 · Intellectual Property & Technology
Copyright Matters
Copyright protects original creative works — writing, music, films, art, photographs and software.
Rights in creative works such as writing, music, film and software.
What this covers
- 01Copyright infringement
- 02Licensing and assignment of rights
- 03Copyright registration
- 04Online infringement and takedown
- 05Rights of authors and performers
How it generally works
Under the Copyright Act, 1957, copyright arises automatically when an original work is created. Registration is optional but useful as evidence.
The owner can sue for injunctions and damages where the work is copied or used without permission, subject to exceptions such as fair dealing.
Assignments and licences of copyright should be in writing and should state the rights, territory and duration.
