Is the UK copyright service protected by Creative Commons?

This fact sheet is Copyright © UK Copyright Service and protected under UK and international law. The use of this fact sheet is covered by the conditions of a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivative Works License. This fact sheet is intended only as an introduction to ideas and concepts only.

When do rights occur copyright is an automatic right?

When rights occur Copyright is an automatic right and arises whenever an individual or company creates a work. To qualify, a work should be regarded as original, and exhibit a degree of labour, skill or judgement.

When does a work become a Parliamentary copyright?

Parliamentary Copyright will apply to work that is made by or under the direction or control of the House of Commons or the House of Lords and will last until 50 years from the end of the calendar year in which the work was made.

When did the Copyright Act become a statutory act?

It became statutory with the passing of the Copyright Act 1911. The current act is the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

Can a UK company claim for copyright infringement?

Breaches of copyright on the internet may pose particular difficulties for clarifying ‘jurisdiction’ because the company seeking compensation could be based anywhere in the world. Often it may not be based in Scotland although the person accused of breaching copyright is in Scotland. A UK company claiming compensation could:

Can a UK company sue someone in Scotland?

Often it may not be based in Scotland although the person accused of breaching copyright is in Scotland. A UK company claiming compensation could: start court action in Scotland under civil procedures in the sheriff court.

Where does court action for copyright infringement take place?

The general rule is that court action should take place in the part of the United Kingdom where the person accused of breaching copyright (the defender) lives. This could also be the place identified as her/his permanent home. If there are a few defenders, the court action can take place where one of them lives.

Can a Scottish court take over a family law case?

In the event that no other court has jurisdiction then, provided the parties entered into their relationship in Scotland, the Scottish court may assume jurisdiction if it appears to be in the interests of justice to do so.