The Copyright Act divides the materials protected into two categories: 'works' and 'other subject matter'. This categorisation is important as differences exist as to the length and scope of copyright protection. Some examples are set out below.
| Artistic Works | Literary Works | Musical Works | Dramatic Works |
|---|---|---|---|
paintings |
novels |
melodies
|
plays |
| Films | Sound Recordings | Broadcasts | Published editions |
|---|---|---|---|
cinematographic films video recordings |
vinyl music or voice recorded on vinyl |
radio television |
typesetting (the layout and look of a publication) |
