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How businesses use design
An overview of the many ways you can use design in business - from branding and marketing, to product design, packaging and ergonomics
Creating a design strategy for business
How to use design strategically in your business, and include it as part of your overall business strategy
Copyright infringement
Learn when copyright permission is and isn't needed and how to avoid infringement
What does copyright cover?
Types of work you can protect by copyright, and how to use this legal right to protect your intellectual property
How do I get copyright protection for my work?
Understand how to secure copyright protection for your original work and show that copyright belongs to you
Contractors and copyright
Best practice guidance to help you protect copyright in commissioned works and understand implied licences
Copyright exceptions
Guidance on copyright exceptions if you or your business own copyright
Common approaches to innovation
What are the most common approaches to innovation, and how you can analyse the market, identify opportunities and find government support for innovation
Drive business growth through efficiency
Video tutorial on growing your business through increased efficiency
How to license or buy other people's copyright
To use copyright work, you must have the permission of the copyright owner and you may have to pay for the usage
Advantages of innovation
Benefits of innovation in business can include efficiencies, growth and increased competitive advantage, as well as enhanced reputation
Find a copyright owner
How to find and contact copyright owners before using their work, and what to do if you can't find an owner
Different types of copyright licences
Understand how different types of copyright licences work to establish the rights between copyright owners and users
How to use your copyright
Understand what copyright is, who owns it and how to use it to protect your work or your business
How to enforce your copyright
How to protect your copyright and enforce your rights through court proceedings and mediation
How to license your copyright
As a copyright owner, you have the option to grant a licence to others for certain types of use of your work
How to sell or transfer your copyright
Understand how to assign your own copyright to others when you sell or transfer the rights to your works
Copy protection devices for digital content
Digital Rights Management and other copy protection measures can help prevent unlawful use of your copyright material
Your economic rights from owning copyright
Understand the economic rights you own in copyright, and how to exploit and use your copyright work
Collecting societies and licensing bodies
Learn how collecting societies can help copyright owners and the types of societies available