By Jacqueline Walker
Can I claim copyright?
It's possible that you or your business creates material
over which you could claim copyright - for example, you may create
a logo, newsletter, drawings or designs.
If you do, then you are likely the owner of original copyright
which affords you protection against others using or infringing
that copyright in certain circumstances.
We find that copyright is not that well understood and that many
Australian businesses might be missing out on opportunities to
claim. Here are 9 facts you should know when it comes to Copyright
Law in Australia:
1. What types of creative work are covered by Copyright?
Copyright provides you with the exclusive right to control the
use of your creative work. The type of creative work it protects
includes novels, drawings, illustrations, engravings, blueprints,
maps, musical scores, radio and TV broadcasts, photographs, graphic
design (including digital files and audio recordings) and
