7. Label it!
• A correctly worded notice will
deter infringement
• Especially if it states that the
work is protected under law.
8. The law
• Although a copyright notice is not required
• All work is automatically subject to copyright
protection within most countries.
• Displaying a notice shows that you are aware of
copyright legislation and take infringements of
your work seriously.
9. Register your work
In the UK, you can use the “Copyright
Registration Service”
This provides absolute proof of the date
and content of your work.
The service provides the best evidence to
support your rights.
I suspect that many countries have
something similar.
10. Use ‘footprints’ or ‘watermarks’
These methods identify the author in
some way, such as a deliberate mistake,
or hidden data that can be read using
special applications etc.
11. True or False?
You can use an internet
picture and use it in
something you publish
on-line?
12. False – Why?
You should try to get the
creator’s permission to use
the image.
13. The reality
• Unfortunately protecting your own
work can be costly.
• So the reality is that many things are
copied illegally.
• So make sure you are well protected.
• Also try not to publish anything too
personal…
14. How long does copyright last?
A) 10 years
B) 50 years
C) The life of the creator
D) Life of the creator + 70 years
22. For anything you create - keep…
…copies of original drafts.
…any documentation from official bodies
such as the Copyright Protection service.
…any signed documents from a solicitor
proving your copyright claims.
…any communications such as e-mails
relating to the copyright safely stored in an
easy to find location.
23. Protection
Use search engines to check copyrights are
not being infringed etc.
Protect yourself as much as possible…
Of course the best protection is to simply
not publish anything on the internet!