INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Intellectual Property Law



Intellectual Property Law

Advice to Editor John Armstrong

Prior to telling about a few famous copy-right infringement cases, first we have to establish an sufficient knowledge of copyrights and copy-right infringements. The ancient Statute of Anne, also known as “an Act for the encouragement of learning” was the first Act that established modern copyright law in the UK Each time any intellectual property is formed, it is assigned copy-right by the federal government and no one is permitted to use it, without the consent of the original creator of the property. One could say that the creator automatically enjoys the copyrights of his work and invention.

However, the owner of the intellectual property might later sell the property to another user. In such instances, the new owner has to get the intellectual property copy-right registered in his or her name to stop it being used by a few one else later. If the owner is working with a firm it might stay with him, provided it is decided in the appointment letter or agreement at the time of hiring.

An intellectual property relates to works in the fields of literature, music, drama, paintings etc. In other words, it is related to creativity. One needs to be aware of the difference between copy-right and patent. In case of an invention, patent is involved. The editor in this case John Armstrong is in a dilemma, while identified dispute parties are Dwayne Preston and Horace Thompson.

We must take into consideration whether the works in question falls within the classification of the various types of copyright listed under S1(1) of the CDPA and capable of being protected by the Act. Also if the parties in question enjoyed ownership of the work; the editor could make use of any resistances protecting him from copyright infringement.

As stated earlier, a work that does not fall into any category of copyright under S1 (1) shall not be protected by copyright law. In certain situations, there may be works that could be classified under more than 1 category of work as defined under the Act. Secondly, there is requirement where the works must be original. But one need to keep in mind that original does not necessarily mean that work bears no resemblance to other works.

The examples provided for analysis are both interesting in their own respect and caution should be exercised before the editor decides to publish the articles to avoid and form of legal action in the context of copy-right or defamation .

The first example questions the premiership culture of the football clubs that in view of the writers give birth to complacency, a high degree of snobbishness and gives birth to a materialistic mind set amongst the players. The article features interviews with various individuals, including former players and commentators. It also includes brief paragraphs from the bestselling autobiography, 'My Life', by Newcastle United player Dwayne Preston. Most of the marketable value of sport in the current world depends upon the huge popular appeal of ...