Writing, music, pictures and code: Copyright

You automatically own copyright in most things you create . This means you have the right to use your creations and prevent others from using them . This section will explain the rules of copyright ownership in different types of works , and how to protect your copyright in the UK and overseas . It also covers what to do if you want to use other people’s copyright or let them use your copyright , who owns copyright in things created by people working for you , and how to monitor for infringements .