Copyright

The purpose of copyright is primarily to protect artistic and literary works. As a general principle behind copyright, the creator decides if and to what extent others may use and copy her or his work. If others use copyright-protected work without your permission, our legal advisors can assist you.

What does copyright protection cover?

Copyright protection typically applies to artistic works, such as music, stage plays, films, creations in visual arts and architecture, as well as literary works, including maps and drawings, and certain designs. Modern technology has extended copyright protection even further, to products outside the traditional artistic sphere, such as computer programs and user interfaces.

A copyright does not require registration, which means that copyright protection arises automatically, the very moment a work has been created. The copyright protection generally gives the copyright’s owner the exclusive right to reproduce the work, create derivative works based upon the work, distribute copies of the work to the public and to perform and display the work publicly.

Zacco can advise you on the scope, effects and limitations of copyright protection, as well as other types of protection that might be available – in short, we can help you create the most comprehensive protection possible for your work.

Full copyright service at Zacco

Copyrighted works often represent a significant commercial value and, unfortunately, others might not always respect your copyright. Our online brand protection tool helps you monitor your copyright online and it is a powerful tool for copyright protection on online marketplaces worldwide. When troubles occur, our team of experts can help you quickly and efficiently to stop any unauthorized copying and distribution of your protected works. We are also able to assist you with licensing agreements and negotiations with publishers and distributors.