Other people's copyright works

Frequently asked questions - Types of work

• Am I allowed to copy patent specifications?
• If I find something on the web, such as films, text or images, are there rules on how I can use it?
• Can I save copies of music CDs that I have purchased onto my computer?
• Can I copy a CD that I have purchased onto my MP3 Player?
• I have purchased a CD. Can I make a copy of this to play in my car?
• Do I need permission to put a picture of a member of the Royal Family or a celebrity on souvenirs?
• Can I sell jumpers I have knitted from a knitting pattern in a shop?
• Do I need permission to use quotes from another source in my work?
• Is it reasonable for a copy shop to refuse to make a copy of a photograph of my mother taken by a professional photographer in 1962?
• What if I find a way to get around technical protection measures?
• Can I use music and film clips in content I create and post online?