Copyright is an automatic right that exists at the point of creation, and can apply to original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, sound recordings, films, broadcasts, software, and the typographical arrangement of published editions.
Every business uses material in which copyright exists. Your logo, website and marketing material for example will have copyrights associated with them, as will many documents produced within your business.
If you commission a third party to produce material or designs for you then unless a written agreement states otherwise, they will own the copyright. While this may not present an immediate issue, it can cause problems later if your commercial relationship with the provider breaks down, or you need to take action against someone who has copied material.
At Elys IP, we advise our clients on all copyright matters including whether copyright exists, the date the rights came into existence and on matters such as ownership.
Our Services
- Advising on relevance of copyright to your business
- Licensing and exploitation of your copyright work
- Ensuring chain of title to your copyright works is clear
