Copyright law originated in the United Kingdom from a concept of common law; the State of Anne 1709.

It became statutory with the passing of the Copyright Act 1911.

TCT/Swift TV ARE THE LEGAL OWNERS OF COPYRIGHT OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS.

(01). Guy Fawkes logo designed and drawn for us by Paul Hawkins of the Titchfield Bonfire Boys, purchased and copyright transferred to us in 2003.

(02). 'Everyone's A Winner' written and first published in 1995, copyright transferred to the website, of which Brendon Hill is a co-owner in 1999.

(03). All Swift Video/Television Carnival films (with the exception of Bridgwater) purchased along with the copyright of same from Brian Bateman, of Swift Video/Television in 2008.

Rights Covered:~

The law gives the creators of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works, sound recordings, broadcasts, films and typographical arrangement of published editions, tights to control the way in which their material may be used.

The rights cover; broadcast and public performance, copying, adapting, issuing, renting and lending copies to the public. In many cases, the creator will also have the right to be identified as the author and to object to distortions

of their work. International conventions give protection in most countries, subject to national laws.

Artistic:~

Photography and logos.

Films:~

Broadcasts and cable programmes. The Copyright (Computer Programmes) Regulations 1992 extended the rules covering literary works to include computer programmes.

When rights occur:~

Copyright is an automatic right and arises whenever an individual or company creates a work. To qualify, a work should be regarded as original, and exhibit a degree of labour, skill or judgement. Interpretation is related to the independent

creation rather than the idea behind the creation. For example, your idea for a book will not be protected, but the actual content of a book you write would be. In other words, someone else is allowed to write their own book the same idea,

provided they do not copy or adapt yours to do so. Names, titles, short phrases and colours are not generally considered unique ot substantial enough to be covered, but a creation, such as a logo, that combines these elements may be.

In short, work that expresses and idea may be protected, but not the idea behind it.

Who owns a piece of work:~

Normally the individual or collective who authored the work will exclusively own the work and is referred to as the 'first owner of copyright' under the 1988 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act. However, if a work is produced as part of

employment then the first owner will normally be the company that is the employer of the individual who created the work. Freelance or commissioned work will usually belong to the author of the work, unless there is an agreement

to the contrary, (i.e. in a contract for service). Just like any other asset, copyright may be transferred or sold by the copyright owner to another party. Rights cannot be claimed for any part of a work which is taken from a previous work.

For example, in a piece of music featuring samples from a previous work, the copyright of the samples would remain with the original author. Only the owner, or their exclusive licensee can bring proceedings in the courts.

Duration of Copyright:~

The 1988 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act states the duration of copyright as:~

Films:~

70 years from the end of the calendar year in which the last principal director, author or composer dies.

If the work is of unknown authorship: 70 years from the end of the calendar year in which the work was first published. Broadcasts and cable programmes, 50 years from the end of the calendar year in which the broadcast was made.

Typographical arrangement of published editions, 25 years from the end of the calendar year in which the work was first published. Broadcasts and cable programmes, 50 years from the end of the calendar year in which the broadcast

was made.

Images/Photographs:~

70 years from the end of the calendar year in which the last principal director, author or composer dies.

Restricted Acts:~

It is an offence to perform any of the following acts without permission from the owner. Copy the work. Rent, lend or issue copies pf the work to the public. Perform, broadcast or show the work in public. Adapt the work. The author of a work, or a director of a film may also have certain moral rights. The right to be identified as the author. Right to object to derogatory treatment.

Acts that are allowed:~

Fair dealing is a term used to describe acts which are permitted to a certain degree without infringing the work, these acts are: ~ Private and research purposes. Performance, copies or lending for educational purposes. Criticism and news reporting. Incidental inclusion. Copies and lending by librarians. Acts for the purpose of royal commissions, statutory enquiries, judicial proceedings and parliamentary purposes. Recording of broadcasts for the purpose of a more convenient time, this is known as time shifting. Producing a back up copy for the personal use of a computer programme. Playing sound recording for a non profit making organisation, club or society, (profit making organisations and individuals should obtain a license from PRS for music.

Intellectual Property Office,

Concept House,

Cardiff Road,

Newport,

South Wales,

NP10 8QQ.

Telephone: 0300 300 2000.

www.ipo.gov.uk 

PRS for Music,

29-33 Berners Street,

London,

W1P 4AA,

Telephone: 0207 580 5544

www.prsformusic.com

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Copyright Licensing Authority,

Saffron House,

6-10 Kirby Street,

London

EC1N 8TS.

Telephone: 020 7400 3100

www.cla.co.uk

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All images are copyright of  TCT/Swift TV owners or its contributors 1965/2013+, and as such remain so. It is illegal to copy and use these images on another website without written permission from us.