Copyright in a cinematograph film is the exclusive right to make a copy of the film, cause the film to be seen in public, broadcast the film, or include the film in a cable programme.
Copyright in a television broadcast is the exclusive right to make a cinematograph film or a sound recording of the broadcast or a copy thereof, to cause the broadcast to be seen or heard by a paying audience, or to broadcast it or to include it in a cable programme. Copyright in a sound broadcast is the exclusive right to make a sound recording of the broadcast or a copy thereof, or to re-broadcast it or to include it in a cable programme.
Copyright in a cable programme is the exclusive right to make a cinematograph film or a sound recording of the programme or a copy thereof, to cause the programme to be seen or heard by a paying audience, or to broadcast it or to include it in a cable programme service.
Copyright in a published edition of a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work is the exclusive right to make, by means that includes a photographic process, a reproduction of the edition.
This article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter and should NOT be treated as legal advice. Specific legal advice should be sought by you about your particular case and special circumstances.
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