Copy Rights Flashcards
1
Q
What is copyright, designs and patents act 1998?
A
its civil offence to reproduce a substantial part of another’s work.
protects intellectual property. eg- books
2
Q
who are the owners of copyright?
A
companies retain copyright of everything produced by employees. Also freelances retain copyright to their own, and are ‘first owners’.
anyone who produced the work themselves
3
Q
What does assigning and license mean in copyright?
A
assigning- copyright to another, meaning allows them to use the work once.
4
Q
What is fair dealing?
A
where someone allows media to use copyright material, for current events and news purposes. up to 30% though, you have to credit the owner.
