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The Peculiarities Of Copyright
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Copyright protection is automatic (Berne Convention)
but
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Documentary assertion of ownership is important for
legal disputes, showing proof to investors/publishers etc.
Copyright (and other IP rights) are
private property
rights
. Therefore, rights owners SHOULD:
1.
Document their ownership and any transfer of
rights (locally and internationally)
2.
Monitor for & act on infringements (civil+criminal)
3.
Utilize collective management organizations for
income generation
Lack of formal documents and agreements weakens
a person’s claim to their copyright