Slides from a lecture on Copyright aimed at FE Students studying music, media, interactive design. Contact me adam@sonics60.com

1. Copyright and Intellectual Property

2. 
A work or invention that is a result of
creativity.
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The ownership of ideas
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Owners of IP have rights

3. 
A Patent
 Specific product design
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A Trademark
 Name, phrase, or symbol
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A Copyright
 Written document or recording

5. 
A legal mechanism
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The right to copy
 The exclusive right to reproduce and make copies in
any form or language, license, and otherwise exploit a
literary, musical or artistic work, including derivatives
or adaptations; whether printed, or recorded, and
perform, display or exhibit in public.

6. 
The first law to protect IP was passed in 1710 and was
called The Statute of Anne.
 Economic opportunity
 Introduce the concept of the creator being the owner of
copyright.
 Fixed term protection. (14 years, with provision for
renewal)

7. 
Copyright Act 1842
 Part of the ‘collective title’ Copyright Acts 1734 – 1888.
 Term Extension to the length of the authors life plus
seven years.
 If less than 42 years, it would continue for that
amount after death.

8. 
Copyright Act 1882
 Part of the ‘collective title’ Copyright Acts 1734 –
1888.
 Music works included for the first time.

9. 
Copyright Act 1911
 Repealed and consolidated all previous Copyright
Acts.
 Implemented changes arising from The Berne
Convention.
 Included sound recordings for the first time.

11. 
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988
 Length of term increased to 70 years after the
death of the creator.
 If the creator is unknown, 70 years after the work
was first published
 50 years for sound recordings and computer
programs.

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Musical compositions/Arrangements (70
years)
Lyrics (70 years)
Sound Recordings (50 Years)
Music Videos (70 Years)
Artwork (70 years)
Computer Programs/Apps (50 years)
Websites (Discuss)

13. 
Your work is yours as long as you can prove it.
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Keep as much background work as possible.
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In software – leave footprints.
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In digital files – embed meta data
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Register with the UK Copyright Service.

14. 
Mechanical License
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Public Performance License
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Synchronisation License
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Print License
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Digital Performance Right in Sound
Recordings

15. 
Collection Agencies
 PRS for Music (Performing Rights Society)
▪ MCPS/PRS Alliance (Mechanical Copyright Protection
Society)
 PPL (Phonographic Performance Ltd)
 VPL (Video Performance Ltd)

16. 
The musical composition.
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The Lyrics.
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Recordings.
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Any original artwork.

17. 
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What share of royalties will each member
receive?
How will the income be divided if a band
member leaves or joins?
How will the income be divided if the band
splits up?
Who has the right to use the band name?
Who’s responsible?

18. 
Contracts
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Legal Advice
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Search the web for ‘Band Agreement’
examples

19. 
www.copyrightservice.co.uk
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www.ipo.gov.uk
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www.prsformusic.com
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www.ppluk.com