7 Copyright and Intellectual Property

Question 1

Which clause under the RIBA Appointments are copyright conditions?

Answer 1

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Question 2

What are the rules regarding architect’ copyright? (2)

Answer 2

1. Architect owns all intellectual property rights

2. No part of the design can be registered by the client without prior written consent

Question 3

What is a copyright license?

Answer 3

1. Client has a license to use the design / drawings for their intended purpose

Question 4

What can a client not do with their license? (4)

Answer 4

1. May not reproduce the design on a different site
2. May not use the design for a different purpose
3. No extensions from the idea from the architect
4. Cannot transfer the license for any other means without agreement and payment of an agreed license fee to the architect