Jargon buster

  • Software can include computer programs and games for games consoles

Copyright applies to...

Original works

Most works must be original to have copyright protection.

Websites and the internet

The same rules apply on the internet as with other medium.

Written work including software and databases

Software and databases can be protected as written work.

Theatre

Dance and mime can receive protection too.

Music

Music can have numerous types of work capable of protection.

Artistic works including photographs

Photographs are also artistic works.

Spoken word and performers

Performers of spoken word may receive protection.

TV and Film

Numerous types of work can be protected in the case of TV and film.