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	Home . Content Library . FAQs . Proving infringement - How can I prove that someone has copied my work? Proving infringement - How can I prove that someone has copied my work? If the infringing work is not an identical copy of the original work, but is substantially similar to the original, it may still be possible to prove copying. It will depend on the circumstances of the case, including whether there is sufficient resemblance between the works and whether the other person has had an opportunity to copy the original work. < back to previous page

Infringement - What can I do if someone has infringed my copyright?

Infringement - What are the penalties for copyright infringement?

Internet - Can I print or download material from the Internet?

Copying - Can I use someone else’s work in my work if I alter at least 10% of it?

Copying - Has a painter infringed copyright in my photograph by reproducing it as a painting?

Translation - Can I translate a book into another language without permission?

Websites - Can I put copyright material on a website without the copyright owner’s permission?

Copying - I’ve bought a CD and my friend wants to burn a copy. Is this allowed?

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