Limitations imposed by copyright

Limitations imposed by copyright

When you buy software, for example, copyright law forbids you from:

·                                 giving a copy to a friend

·                                 making a copy and then selling it

·                                 using the software on a network (unless the licence allows it)

·                                 renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder

                                    

Names, titles, short phrases and colours are not generally considered unique or substantial enough to be covered, but a creation, such as a logo, that combines these elements may be.
Normally the individual or collective who authored the work will exclusively own the rights. However, if a work is produced as part of employment then normally the work belongs to the person/company who hired the individual. For freelance or commissioned work, rights will usually belong to the author of the work, unless there is an agreement to the contrary, (i.e. in a contract for service).
Only the owner, or his exclusive licensee can bring proceedings in the courts against an infringement.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/legal/2copyrightrev1.shtml

http://www.copyrightservice.co.uk/copyright/uk_law_summary