Copyright Act Flashcards
What materials does the the act apply to
Literary works Dramatic works Artistic works Films Sound recordings Broadcasts Published editions
Rights of the copyright owner
To reproduce it
To make an adaptation of it
Publish it perform it in public
Broadcast it to the public
Who owns copy right?
The author/ creator/ maker
Or employer
Contractor
How do you get copyright
Copy right is granted automatically to the creator and registration or payment of fees to obtain protection in Australia is not neccassary
How is copyright given a new owner
Creative Commons licence
Additional rights
Performers have the right to prevent the unauthorised recordings, broadcasting or cable transmissions of their performances.
And the sale hire and distribution of copies
Exceptions
Research or study Criticism or review Reporting of news Giving of professional advice by a lawyer or a patent or trade marks attorney Parody or satire Statutory license For sole domestics use
Statutory licences
Educational institutions assisting people who have a print or intellectual disability a licence can be bought
