Intellectual Property Rights
Copyright & Creative Works
Coordinate copyright ownership records, registration where relevant, licensing terms and protection of original business content.
Overview
Original written, visual, audio, software and other creative material may involve copyright ownership and licensing questions. Premark can help businesses catalogue original works, collect creator and assignment records, and coordinate registration or agreement review where appropriate. Publishing, commissioning or purchasing creative material should be supported by clear terms describing ownership, permitted uses, duration and restrictions.
In scope
What this covers
- Ownership and authorship records
- Copyright registration coordination
- Licence and assignment clauses
- Third-party content and permissions
- Infringement concerns and counsel referral
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who owns content created by an employee or freelancer?
Important information
Premark Group provides business-facing legal and compliance support and works with empanelled legal and compliance professionals. The information on this page is general and is not legal advice. Submitting an enquiry does not create a lawyer–client relationship, and no specific legal, regulatory or court outcome is guaranteed. Photographs are illustrative and do not depict Premark clients, advisers or actual proceedings.
Last reviewed: October 2026
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