BASIC ISSUES

These are some of the fundamental ideas associated with the two strands of IPR/Exploitation and Compliance/Use of 3rd Party Materials.

Intellectual Property Rights		Compliance / 3rd Party Materials
Understanding your rights as an author/producer of original ideas and works		Respecting the legitimate rights of authors/producers who may depend on small revenues for a livelihood
Knowing procedures for protecting and exploiting your own work		Knowing how to go about clearing copyright - you may find permission is granted free of charge (sometimes!)
Using legal measures to defend against piracy or the illegal use of your work		Understanding the basic legal framework protecting authors' rights
Knowing the value of your original creations and ideas		Being prepared to pay the fee required for the stated usage
Being fair and sensible about legitimate use of your material for non-profit purposes		Having a clear understanding of the terms 'fair dealing' and exceptions
Go to Intellectual Property page		Go to Compliance page