Copyright and intellectual property law

This introduction to copyright law interactive e-learning course from ContentETC is absolutely essential for anyone who creates, edits, publishes or distributes content through print or digital channels. From the definition of copyright, to the detail of how long copyright lasts and copyright infringements, you will gain a thorough understanding of the laws and issues. The other four major elements of Intellectual Property (IP) law are also covered in detail - confidentiality, privacy, trade marks and passing off - helping you avoid costly legal mistakes whether you're handling third-party material or creating your own content.

Suitable for:

Anyone who needs a thorough grounding in the relevant, up-to-date intellectual property and copyright laws for online channels or print publishing. An ideal complement to our Libel and other defamations online training course.

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You will learn:

The foundations of IP law and its role in our society and business world
The essentials of copyright law
The impact of different territories and legal jurisdictions
The full scope of copyright in a digital world
Privacy law, and how it affects the content you create or share
How recent cases have shaped legal interpretation of IP law
The key platforms for a successful defence of alleged copyright infringement
Understanding and applying the rules of confidentiality
The practicalities of trade marks, and what "passing off" means
How to apply all this knowledge to avoid costly legal cases

...and much more.

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The beauty of e-learning is that you can do it at a time and place to suit you. But you won't be alone!

Your trainer will talk you through the key points to improve your skills and knowledge, and at any time during your e-learning course, you can email your course tutor with any queries or comments.

	Course content includes
	The five parts of IP
	Copyright
	Confidentiality
	Privacy
	Trade marks
	Passing off
	Copyright
	Who has the right to copy?
	When and where it started
	What it covers now - articles, photographs, emails or letters, blog entries, websites etc
	The rights of the copyright owner
	What is required to create copyright
	Who owns the copyright
	How long it lasts
	How copyright can be transferred
	Moral rights of the creator
	What laws it comes under
	Defending your copyright
	Defences
	Not a substantial copy
	Created without knowing about the first
	Consent through licensing
	Incidental inclusion
	Fair dealing


	Important cases to remember
	Confidentiality
	The difference between confidentiality and privacy
	The relationship between the giver and the receiver
	What is confidential
	Phrases to be aware of
	When you are released from a bond of confidence
	When you can disclose confidential information
	What it means for journalism
	Privacy
	It's all about content
	What is the law and when can it be interfered with
	Trade marks
	The difference between copyright and trade marks
	How long they last
	Using them - dos and don'ts
	Passing off
	What it is
	What to be aware of

	Exercises and quizzes
	To check your understanding of the theory, during this e-learning course you will be quizzed on your knowledge of copyright; defences; confidentiality; passing off; trade marks and all aspects of intellectual property.
	Top tips and checklists
	Handy tips and checklists at key stages of the course. These cover vital topics including: getting permission; buying the rights you want; how to treat images; clarifying your rights; defending your copyright; being aware of certain words; the levels of talking to journalists and what to be aware of in privacy.

Timing: You can dip in and out of this e-learning course as often as you like. It should take you approximately 1.5-2 hours in total to complete. You can work at your own pace and go back at any time, to any part of the course.

If you have any queries, we’d be delighted to help, just email us.

Please note that this course is intended for speakers of English.