Copyright
Copyright and database rights provide automatic, unregistered protection in the UK and EU, covering creative works, broadcasts, images, music, and more. While broad, these protections can still be challenged, misused, or undermined without clear legal guidance.
Legal advice on copyright and database rights
Our solicitors act as long-term partners to creators, businesses, and rights holders across every sector. From establishing ownership and drafting licences to resolving disputes and enforcing entitlements, you can get help with safeguarding intellectual property (IP) and using it to reinforce your commercial position.
We can support with:
- Establishing copyright ownership and licensing arrangements
- Defending copyright and database ownership in the UK and overseas
- Drafting commercial agreements and policies
- Advising on compliance with regulations
- Developing brand protection strategies.
Our guidance is shaped by experience across multiple industries, so whether you're safeguarding creative content, managing data, or defending against infringement, we can help you secure lasting value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Copyright and database ownership can be complex. Here are answers to some common questions to help you protect your business interests:Copyright protects creative works such as literature, images, films, music, and broadcasts. Database rights cover the selection and arrangement of materials within a database, defending against unauthorised copying or reuse.
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