Whale on Copyright

An introduction to UK copyright law which sets out the historical background and evolution of the copyright system, the structure of the statutes currently in force and the international dimensions of copyright protection through the Berne Convention.

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This introduction to UK copyright law sets out the historical background and evolution of the copyright system, the structure of the statutes currently in force and the international dimensions of copyright protection through the Berne Convention. It also discusses the practical issues of administration and the collection of royalties through collecting societies. This edition has been revised and updated to incorporate changes introduced by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.