Major project: Copyright law

 Introduction

When making a creative piece of work that was of your own production, one has to consider governmental and social laws of individuality and plagiarism. Copyright is a legal right of a owner of an intelectual property. (Joules Garcia, 2023). Copyright was created to make everyone seen, counted and protected. 

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How does copyright protect your work?

Copyright protects your work and stops others from using it without your permission. (gov.uk, 2023)

How do I copyright my work?

As soon as you create a piece of work, it is yours to use.

You get copyright protection automatically - you don’t have to apply or pay a fee.(gov.uk, 2023)

How long does coyright last?


In the UK copyright protection for published works can last up to 70 years after the author's death. (British library, 2023)

How can I stop people using your work?

You're responsible for defending your copyright material against infringement. Some people or organisations (such as libraries or schools) may be able to use copyright work without permission. You should check whether someone's use of your work is permitted before trying to stop them. (gov.uk, 2023)

References:

Kenton, W. (2022). Copyright Explained: Definition, Types, and How It Works. [online] Investopedia. Available at: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/copyright.asp.

‌GOV.UK (n.d.). How copyright protects your work. [online] GOV.UK. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/copyright#:~:text=Copyright%20protects%20your%20work%20and.

‌www.bl.uk. (n.d.). British Library. [online] Available at: https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre/articles/what-is-copyright#:~:text=How%20long%20does%20copyright%20last.

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