Copyright Council of New Zealand

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"Performing Arts" covers performers' rights and copyright owned by playwrights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration - How can I register my copyright and how much does it cost?		Ownership - How can I prove I am the copyright owner?

Ideas - Does copyright protect my ideas?		Copyright notice - What is the standard form of copyright notice?

Originality - If my work is inspired by an existing work, is my work protected by copyright?		Adaptation - Do I need permission to write a screen play based on someone else’s novel?

Information Sheets

Infringement of copyright: what should I do?		An introduction to copyright in New Zealand