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Module 4: Copyright in the Workplace

Workplace copyright

Copyright must be carefully managed in a business setting. A business’ copyright is often valuable and needs to be protected.

In this module you'll learn about copyright ownership, responsibilities and protection in a business setting to help you adjust to workplace practices.

Typically, copyright disputes take place between two or more businesses. Disputes about copyright can escalate to litigation, but many are resolved much earlier. Businesses usually don’t rely solely on courts to protect their copyright. Defending any kind of litigation will cause significant harm to a business, even if you are successful.


Caution

Copyright infringement is not just a risk for the business. Employees and freelancers can be held personally liable too.