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In general, copyright is the right given to the owner of an original work, it is an automatic right for the creator (author). Often, the author then sells it on; for example, a composer sells the copyright to a recording company like Sony.
Who is the Copyright Owner? | The Author of the work |
Copyright protects: |
** Copyrighted works on internet are protected by copyright law |
Copyright last for? | Usually 50 years after the creator of the work dies |
Source: Intellectual Property Department (https://www.ipd.gov.hk/en/copyright/what-is-copyright/index.html)
Copyright law in HK - Copyright Ordinance (Cap. 528)
These videos are part of HKU's Copyright Classroom series.