Getty Images Inc. Lawsuit Spree / Types of work protected

1. Literary  

   song lyrics, manuscripts, manuals, computer programs, commercial documents, leaflets, newsletters & articles etc.

2. Dramatic  

   plays, dance, etc.

3. Musical  

   recordings and score.

4. Artistic  

   photography, painting, sculptures, architecture, technical drawings/diagrams, maps, logos.

5. Typographical arrangement of published editions

   magazines, periodicals, etc.

6. Sound recording

   may be recordings of other copyright works, e.g. musical and literary.

7. Film  

   video footage, films, broadcasts and cable programmes.

The Copyright (Computer Programs) Regulations 1992 extended the rules covering literary works to include computer programs.

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