National Copyright

1. Copyright - a general overview

1.1 What is it? Some basic principals
1.2 Some common misconceptions
1.3 What is protected? (types of works)
1.4 What does it not protect?
1.5 Requirements for copyright protection
1.6 Who owns copyright?
1.7 Some exceptions to the general rule of copyright ownership
1.8 How long does it last?
1.9 How do I work out if something is still in copyright?
1.10 What rights are granted to the copyright owner?
1.11 Dealing with copyright (assignments and licences)
1.12 Collecting Societies
1.13 How is copyright infringed?
1.14 Defences and exceptions to infringement
1.15 Statutory Licence Schemes
1.16 Liability of schools and individuals for copyright infringement and remedies
1.17 Moral Rights
1.18 Performer's Rights
1.19 Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights (ICIPR)