Exploring The Copyrighting Options For The Trio Essay

The Objective: Explore the copyrighting options for The Trio, a newly popular band, who have produced a range of graphic designs for phone and gadget covers. The Trio will need to protect their designs from being copied and sold by individuals or companies producing similar products. From their options; they can (1) enforce copyright on their work, (2) creative commons licensing and/or (3) trademarking song lyrics in some of their designs. Ownership/profit dividing: As the songwriter, Jasper will be credited for the designs which incorporate his lyrics. He will receive 60% of the profits for those particular covers. Summer and Dak will receive 20% each, as their designs will feature behind the lyrics. Summer and Dak will share equal ownership of remaining designs, excluding the lyrics, and divide the profits equally. 1. Copyright: As New Zealand citizens, qualifying them for copyright in New Zealand, and creators of their products, The Trio are the first authors and as such are entitled to enforce copyright if it is infringed upon. This means that they have the exclusive rights to copy, sell, adapt or show the work to the public (New Zealand Legislation, 2015). a) Advantages: - The copyright for commercialised product designs can last for up to 16 years with the option of renewal (â€Å"How long does copyright protection last?†, 2015) and it is also protected internationally because â€Å"New Zealand s participation in various international agreements on copyright means that