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Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
Summary
The comprehensive statute governing IP law in the UK, covering copyright for creative works, design rights, and patent regulations.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Automatic copyright protection as soon as a work is recorded in writing or otherwise.
- 02.Moral rights, including the right to be identified as the author and to object to derogatory treatment of the work.
Penalties
- 01.Unlimited fines in the Crown Court for criminal infringement.
- 02.Up to 10 years imprisonment for making or dealing with infringing articles.
- 03.Seizure of infringing copies and manufacturing equipment.
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