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Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

Summary

The main piece of legislation in the UK covering copyright, design rights, and the framework for patents.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right of authors to be identified as the creator of a work (paternity right).
  • 02.
    Right to object to derogatory treatment of a work (integrity right).
  • 03.
    Protection for unregistered designs for a limited period.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Unlimited fines for certain criminal copyright offenses.
  • 02.
    Prison sentences of up to 10 years for serious infringement.
  • 03.
    Destruction or delivery of infringing articles.

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