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Copyright is a form of legal protection granted by the Copyright Act to the authors of original literary works, artistic works, dramatic works and musical works, films, sound recordings and broadcasts. In Australia and the majority of other countries, copyright protection is automatic upon creation of the work. There is no registration procedure, and the existence of copyright does not depend on the novelty or artistic or literary merit of the work. In the US, copyright registration is optional, but enforcement is easier if the work is registered. Copyright works should include a statement such as:
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Such statements can be used in evidence in court actions for infringement of copyright, unless they are shown to be false. Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick Lawyers have a team of experienced professionals to deal with your copyright enquiries.
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