Can I reproduce Crown copyright material?
You may use and re-use Crown copyright information from this website (other than the Royal Arms and departmental or agency logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms and conditions of the Open Government Licence, provided it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context.
What is NHS Crown copyright?
Crown copyright is defined under section 163 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 as works made by officers or servants of the Crown in the course of their duties. Crown copyright covers material created by civil servants, ministers and government departments and agencies.
Does India recognize Crown copyright?
The country has a concept of a Crown Copyright on governmental data and a licensing regime to provide access, through the Office of Public Sector Information. In addition, the Freedom of Information Act and the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations further guide the use of public sector data in that country.
How do I copyright a photo UK?
There is no register of copyrighted works for the UK and no legal need to place large watermarks on your images. Once you make it, it is automatically copyrighted. The most notable exception would be if you were working for a photography company, then your employers will retain copyright of all work you do for them.
Is the NHS a crown body?
The Department of Health is a Crown body. The information we produce is Crown copyright, which is administered by Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. The material featured on this website is subject to Crown copyright unless otherwise stated.
How long does Crown copyright last?
70 years
Copyright in a work which has been assigned to the Crown lasts 70 years after the death of the person who created it.
Are UK government logos copyrighted?
Yes. A logo that includes artistic or design elements, (i.e. not just the name on its own), is legally regarded as being a work of artistic creation and therefore will be protected under copyright law. Copyright protects the logo as an artistic work.
