Copyright and database rights are broad based automatic and unregistered rights. The rights do not require registration in the UK and EU, unlike trade marks or patents.
Copyright safeguards a wide range of rights, from artistic, musical, and literary works to broadcasts, films, and performances. Copyright can cover everything from the content on your website, images and logos, product packing designs, sound recordings and software.
Databases can be protected by copyright which protects the selection or arrangement of material in a database. Database right is a separate right to copyright and protects the contents of a database. Database rights can for example protect your lists of customers/clients/contacts and suppliers.
What can Irwin Mitchell's copyright solicitors help me with?
Our copyright and database right services include:
- Advise on the creation and ownership of copyright and database rights: we help you in relation to the commissioning of copyright protected works and securing ownership, for example engaging an agency to create your brand or website. We help you with copy and product clearance to ensure the works you are creating and intend to you do not encroach on third party IP rights.
- Transactions and licensing: we assist you to maximise the value of your copyright assets through licensing and other IP agreements and ensure you get the best deal by guiding you through the negotiation of agreements that ensure you have the rights you need to use the works of others. Our experience includes publishing, broadcasting, music, art, fashion and design, architectural and design.
- Disputes: we help you to enforce and defend your copyright and database rights, including Court proceedings and urgent injunctions, online take-down procedures, mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell's copyright lawyers?
Our copyright team is based across the UK and has strong international links. We have a proven track record in the complex area of copyright law and work with clients across a number of industries and sectors.
Because of this breadth of experience, we’re able to bring a large amount of commercial experience to the table. We can help you get the most out of your copyright, while using our experience to nip any potential problems in the bud.
We can quickly put together a team of experts that fits with how you work, drawing from multiple practice areas as needed.
Contact us
If you need advice about a copyright issue, our lawyers are here to help. Call us on 0808 271 2602 or contact us online and we’ll get back to you.
