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The copyright law of Australia defines the legally enforceable rights of creators of creative and artistic works under Australian law. The scope of copyright in Australia is defined in the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (as amended), which applies the national law throughout Australia. Designs may be covered by the Copyright Act (as sculptures or drawings) as well as by the Design Act.
Until 2004, copyright in Australia was based on the "plus 50" law which protects works until 50 years after the author's death. In 2004 this was changed to a "plus 70" law in line with the USA and European Union, but this change was not made retroactive. The consequence is that the work of an author who died before 1955 is normally in the public domain in Australia.
The Australian legislation is based on the authority of section 51(xviii) of the Australian Constitution. Copyright law in Australia is federal law and established by the Australian Parliament. Historically, Australian copyright law followed British copyright law, but now also reflects international standards found in the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, other International copyright agreements and multilateral treaties, and more recently, the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Copyright can be dealt with in the same way as other forms of personal property.
It can be assigned, licensed, given away, sold, left by will, or passed on according to the laws relating to intestacy or bankruptcy.
This does not apply to moral rights which are personal and which creators cannot transfer or assign.
It is always best to obtain written evidence of permission to use copyright, rather than rely on oral statements.
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Can a copyright be bought after the last a certain amount of time after the last printing?
Copyright can be bought, sold, or transferred at any time during its duration.
Does failing to pursue infringement overturn one's copyright to a work?
No. Unlike trademarks which must be defended, copyright can never be "lost". It can be sold, transferred, or placed in the public domain but this can only be done by the copyright holder.
Are there new bands shirts sold today with older copyright dates on them?
There may be. The copyright date of a given work generally does not change unless the work has been altered.
Can an artists family assume the artists copyright?
"Assume"? If you mean "inherit", then yes. A copyright is a personal property right that can be donated, sold, bought, gifted, bartered, inherited, licensed, etc.
Can you play nazi zombies on PC without buying game free?
Not legality The game is copyright protected and sold
How do you copyright a magazine title?
You can copyright a work, but generally not a story title. In any case, you don't have to go anywhere to copyright. Copyright ownership is automatic, because of the work done. Unless a copyright was sold or gifted you need a proof that you did the work to claim a copyright but nothing more than that.
Who is the copyright holder?
It depends on the work & how/why it was created. The owner of a copyright may be one (or more) of several people/entities 1) The creator 2) In the case of work-for-hire the copyright may belong to the company/individual it was created for. 3) The assignee. Copyright like any property can be sold or given away. 4) The public. After a certain period of time or by designation a work will become "Public Domain" meaning that it can be used without restriction.
Can you copy-write a story with characters you do NOT own?
No, only the creator can copyright material. You would be writing fanfiction, which cannot be published or sold.
Can you use pictures from magazines in a collage that will be for sold by artist?
Using pictures from magazines in a collage that will be sold by an artist raises copyright concerns. It's important to make sure you have the legal right to use the images in your artwork. Consider seeking permission from the original creators or using royalty-free images to avoid any copyright issues.
Can you use antique - circa 1877 - Webster's dictionary pages in original artwork to be sold?
Yes. No element of a 1877 dictionary is protected by copyright.
Is it illegal to download a ps2 game from the internet?
No. because it would be a violation of copyrights.
Can someones copyright book be sold by anyone?
A particular copy of a book can be sold, traded, loaned, etc. Having the book in your possession doesn't give you any rights to it, though, besides the right to read it to yourself.
