Copyright Law

 Copyright Law 

Copyright protects original ideas and prevent other people using it, it covers both released and unreleased works. in the UK you get The intellectual property protection automaticallyHow does copyright protects your work:
Copyright ensures works cannot be reproduced or used without your permission.

How long copyright lasts:

copyright protection starts as long as the work is created , the length of copyright depends on the type of work. it usually lasts for 70 years from the death of the creator .

How to copyright your work:

as soon as you create an idea it is protected by copyright unless you want to legally protect it then you will have to register your work, idea.

How can you stop people using your work:

You can do it by Including a copyright statement on your work. Providing a full bibliographic citation. Including the work in a repository. Including instructions on how to contact the copyright owner to seek reuse permission. .Considering further impact and outreach potential for your copyright.

References :

https://www.alcs.co.uk/knowledge/copyright-basics-for-writers/#:~:text=As%20soon%20as%20you%20record,can%20profit%20from%20your%20creation.

https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-to-avoid-copyright-infringement

https://www.copyright.gov/what-is-copyright/#:~:text=Copyright%20is%20a%20type%20of,a%20tangible%20form%20of%20expression.

https://www.gov.uk/copyright#:~:text=Copyright%20protects%20your%20work%20and,copyright%20works%20in%20the%20UK.


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