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Copyright

Maria O'Dempsey Media Law English 6 cards

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1Copyright-Right in law to control who can copy work created by artistic/intellectual behaviour: skill, labour, judgement
-Copyright, design and patents Act 1988. EXISTS IF: -"Sweat of Brow" can be proven
-How facts are expressed
-70 yrs from death of author
-50 yrs b'cast
2Contributor Copyright-Copyright belongs to author
-If employee & produced during course of work belongs to employer
-Contributions licensed to paper by CR rests with author
3Freelance Contributions-No automatic right by paper/magazine to CR of freelancer
-Usually seek First British Serial Rights (FBSR) & exclusive syndication rights
-Assignment of CR must be in writing & from CR holder
4Photo Copyright-Employer/freelance then author unless agreement to contrary
-Taken before 1988 copyright w commissioner
-Priv/dom photo commissioner has moral rights. CASE STUDY: Football League v Littlewoods Pools proved league to have CR to fixture lists
5Moral Rights-Right of author to be identified except for short pieces
-Not to have work subjected to derogatory comment
-Not to have work falsely attributed
-Acquiescence: the rights holder has allowed person to infringe CR
6Remedies for Breach1)Civil action: crown/court for damages & restraint
2)Criminal: under 1988 act infringer can be prosecuted
3)Write to infringing publication threaten legal action

Description: Media Law Flashcards on Copyright, created by Maria O'Dempsey on 16/05/2013.
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