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Frequently asked questions about copyright

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  • If a work is unpublished does copyright apply?
  • Can I post a copy to myself as proof that it is copyright?
  • Can copyright protect ideas?
  • Can a name or title be protected by copyright?
  • If a work is available online then can’t anyone use it? Isn’t it public domain?
  • A work doesn’t have a copyright notice; is it protected by copyright?
  • If only a small amount of a work is used, then permission is not needed?
  • If changes are made to the work, then permission is not needed?
  • If the author is credited, then permission is not needed?
  • If there is no commercial aspect to the re-use, then permission is not needed?
  • If someone else is paid to create a work, then where does copyright rest?
  • But getting permission is difficult!
  • What if the rights have reverted to the author or the author agreed to the reuse?
  • Do copyright works need to be registered with CLNZ to receive a payment?
  • Can’t I legally copy 10% without it being infringement?
  • Isn’t it hard to prove that copyright infringement has occurred?
  • What is the status of commercial PTEs under the Copyright Act?
  • Does my organisation need a copyright policy?
  • Other copyright questions?
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Information provided does not constitute legal advice, only general information on copyright issues. If you require expert or legal advice on copyright, you should seek the services of a legal professional.

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