Copyright Council of New Zealand

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"General / Other" covers copyright owned by commissioners of works, the Crown, educational establishments and employees among others.

Frequently Asked Questions

Proving infringement - How can I prove that someone has copied my work?		Ownership - If a client commissions me to take some photographs, but doesn’t pay me, do I own the copyright in the photos?

Ownership - If a client pays me to produce some design drawings, but the work is never completed, who owns the incomplete work?		Ownership - How can I prove I am the copyright owner?

Case Studies

Copyright ownership – design drawings made by employee

News Items

01-08-2007 The Commissioning Rule - Second discussion paper		20-10-2006 Copyright, contract and the commissioning rule

Information Sheets

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

Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act 2008		Public administration