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Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
The Lambert toolkit is for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects with each other.
The principal legislation on copyright can be found in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
Licensing bodies and collective management organisations can agree licences with users on behalf of owners and collect any royalties the owners are owed.
Ownership of copyright works may depend on the circumstances under which the work was created.
How to enforce copyright when somebody uses your work without your permission.
If you own the copyright in a work, you have exclusive rights over certain uses of that work. These rights fall into two categories: economic rights and moral rights.
Authors of original works of art are entitled to a royalty each time one of their works is resold through an art market professional.
Guidance for copyright owners on how to grant a licence for, sell or market their work.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work to develop a code of practice on copyright and AI.
Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
How to get permission to copy a creative work for which the right holder(s) cannot be found ie an orphan work.
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP such as trade marks, copyright, designs and patents with our IP masterclass training course.
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution and may help you resolve an intellectual property dispute.
This notice provides advice for anyone wishing to understand how long copyright protection lasts in new and existing works.
A copyright notice is a concise note published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) providing basic copyright guidance.
Some countries may allow you to extend your UK IP protection and accept it as protected in that country after completing local formalities.
Guidance on the changes to copyright law and how they might have an impact on you.
A list of offences and penalties that relate to counterfeiting and piracy.
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