Copyright - NCTJ Essential Media Law

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Who owns the copyright on a film produced before 1 July 1994?
Producer
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3. Would it be a copyright infringement to hyperlink to another website?
No
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Would it be a copyright infringement to copy a paragraph from another website?
Yes, it likely would be.
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Is breach of copyright a civil or criminal offence?
Both - although unless they are very serious they are usually dealt with as a civil matter
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Are brief slogans and catchphrases protected by copyright legislation?
No
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A wedding photo taken in January 1970 was commissioned by the bride and taken by the company ‘Wedding Photos For You’. Who owns the copyright?
The commissioner - i.e. the Bride
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A wedding photo taken in January 2000 was commissioned by the groom and taken by the company ‘Weddings R Us’. Who owns the copyright?
Weddings R Us
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What date did copyright law regarding photos change?
1 August 1989
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What is Acquiescence?
11. The act of previously encouraging/turning a blind eye to somebody using material you own the copyright for – if this has been done you lose the strength of your copyright claim.
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3. Would it be a copyright infringement to hyperlink to another website?

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Would it be a copyright infringement to copy a paragraph from another website?

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Is breach of copyright a civil or criminal offence?

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Are brief slogans and catchphrases protected by copyright legislation?

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