Copyright protects literary and artistic works: novels and thrillers, songs, pictures, sculptures, films, and also the advertising text in your new prospectus, an original photo you have taken, your website design, and software. Copyright, therefore, is not of interest only to artists, but applies to practically all businesses.

 

As copyright holder, you have the power of decision as to whether, when and how your work is used and, in particular, who has the right to make copies of your work on data media for subsequent dissemination or sale. You may also prohibit such use, or give your consent in return for remuneration.