General matters 1. How do I obtain copyright? 2. How long does copyright last? 3. What is a copyright notice? If I am the copyright owner, is it necessary to have a copyright notice on my work? 4. How do I find out who owns the copyright in a particular work? 5. How do I obtain permission to use a copyright work? 6. Are there any works that I can use freely without having to obtain permission in respect of copyright? 7. Further to question 6, are government publications in the public domain? 8. Is my copyright valid in other countries? 9. Is the copyright of a foreigner valid in Hong Kong? 10. How is an assignment of copyright different from a licence of copyright? 11. What are moral rights? 12. Do performers enjoy copyright protection for their performances? Book traversal links for General matters ‹ previous Back To Top next ›