Tuesday 9 November 2021

Copyright For Animators - What You Must Know



Copyright Law is a common area of confusion for animators. What does copyright mean? How does it come about? What do terms like "public domain" mean? Many of these terms are widely used but often misunderstood. Copyright law forms part of a complex system of global laws which vary from one country to another,  but the basics of copyright law are easy to grasp and understand.  Watch the short video about for a basic introduction to copyright law, and how it works for animators.

Copyright law
Peppa Pig - valuable Intellectual Property
Copyright law matters because the ownership (also known as Intellectual Property, or IP) of successful characters can be financially rewarding, and therefore contentious. 

If you have a character you've created, and plan on bringing it to market as a cartoon, comic or film, you should think about copyright law.  

Our animators aren't just technicians, they are also creating new and original characters - and these characters may one day have value. Possibly, a lot of value.

Introduction Only
The video above is an introduction to Copyright Law. It is not the last word on the subject and, if you need proper advice on a copyright issue of importance, you should of course seek legal advice from a copyright law professional.

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