Index
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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