Copyright and Designs Law is a complete guide to the modern law of copyright and how it relates to the arts, media and new technology. This work examines and assesses the provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to guide you through the relevant areas of copyright and designs law. This looseleaf is updated twice a year to keep you updated with the very latest case law and legislative changes, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking clarity on the 1988 Act.

Explains the concepts of qualification for copyright protection

Commentary on copyright infringement and available remedies

Examines the alternatives for the registration and protection of designs so the best strategy can be adopted

Includes all the relevant source material, including the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

Scrutinises the practical and theoretical application of existing UK copyright laws to multimedia and the internet

Looks at revisions to the scheme for artists’ resale rights and the protection of performers of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works

Addresses the legality of the use of decoders of encrypted broadcasts and the existence of copyright in photographs

Covers details of the Public Lending Right programme

Advises on licensing schemes, their control by the Copyright Tribunal, royalties and more

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