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UK homeworking copyright: ownership (employees, contractors, joint authors), third-party use (fair dealing, licensing), AI risks, online takedowns and enforcement—lawyers’ checklist

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More staff and freelancers are now working from home on a regular basis. Consequently, more material is produced at home and uploaded or circulated online—for instance, teachers sharing with their pupils via video platforms. Where content is made in this setting, consider who owns the IP, any use of third‑party works, and potential breaches of third‑party rights.

For more detail on matters raised by this Checklist, consult the following Practice Notes:

  • Copyright—protectable works
  • Copyright—authorship and ownership
  • Copyright & associated rights—overview
  • Copyright infringement
  • Copyright—secondary infringement
  • Intellectual property—remedies
  • Copyright—permitted acts and defences
  • Joint ownership of intellectual property rights

Use the third column to note observations or remarks while progressing through the Checklist. Checklist | Further information | Notes (if any)

Copyright origination

☐ Pinpoint the copyright work. Copyright is unregistered and arises automatically once a qualifying work is created...

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