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Who gets copyright, types of work it covers, permitted use of copyright material, how to license and sell copyright and help resolving disputes
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Ownership of copyright works may depend on the circumstances under which the work was created.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
How to enforce copyright when somebody uses your work without your permission.
If you own the copyright in a work, you have exclusive rights over certain uses of that work. These rights fall into two categories: economic rights and moral rights.
How to get permission to copy a creative work for which the right holder(s) cannot be found ie an orphan work.
What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work
A collection of guidance about how to protect, manage and enforce copyright. Copyright protects original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works.
Guidance for copyright owners on how to grant a licence for, sell or market their work.
Intellectual property is the legal right associated with creations of the mind, e.g. artworks, inventions etc
A copyright notice is a concise note published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) providing basic copyright guidance.
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in Kazakhstan.
Find out if you need a licence to copy a creative work, find out if a work is covered by copyright or an exception
Licensing bodies and collective management organisations can agree licences with users on behalf of owners and collect any royalties the owners are owed.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Pakistan.
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