When you buy software, for example, copyright law forbids you from:
· giving a copy to a friend
· making a copy and then selling it
· using the software on a network (unless the licence allows it)
· renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder
Names, titles, short phrases and colours are not generally considered unique or substantial enough to be covered, but a creation, such as a logo, that combines these elements may be. Normally the individual or collective who authored the work will exclusively own the rights. However, if a work is produced as part of employment then normally the work belongs to the person/company who hired the individual. For freelance or commissioned work, rights will usually belong to the author of the work, unless there is an agreement to the contrary, (i.e. in a contract for service).Only the owner, or his exclusive licensee can bring proceedings in the courts against an infringement.The websites which I used to find this information is:
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