UK Statutory Instrument
1997
United Kingdom
Copyright and Rights in Databases Regulations 1997
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Schedules
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(1) Database right in a database is not infringed by...
(1) Where the contents of a database are open to...
(1) This paragraph applies where the contents of a database...
The contents of a database which are comprised in public...
(1) Where the doing of a particular act is specifically...
(1) In this Schedule a “licensing scheme” means a scheme...
(1) The terms on which a licensing body proposes to...
(1) A licensee under a licence which is due to...
(1) Where the Copyright Tribunal has made an order under...
(1) Where the Copyright Tribunal has made an order under...
In determining what is reasonable on a reference or application...
(1) Sub-paragraph (1A) applies where whatever needs to be remedied,...
Paragraphs 3 to 8 apply to licensing schemes which are...
(1) The terms of a licensing scheme proposed to be...
(1) If while a licensing scheme is in operation a...
(1) Where the Copyright Tribunal has on a previous reference...
(1) A person who claims, in a case covered by...
(1) Where the Copyright Tribunal has made an order under...
(1) A licensing scheme which has been confirmed or varied...
Paragraphs 10 to 13 (references and applications with respect to...
Browse 32 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation, commencement and extent
Implementation of Directive
Interpretation
Scheme of the Regulations
Copyright in databases
Meaning of “database”
Meaning of “adaptation” in relation to database
Research
Permitted acts in relation to databases
Avoidance of certain terms
Defined expressions
Interpretation
Database right
The maker of a database
First ownership of database right
Acts infringing database right
Term of protection
Qualification for database right
Avoidance of certain terms affecting lawful users
Exceptions to database right
Exceptions to database right: deposit libraries
Exceptions to database right: Marrakesh beneficiaries
Acts permitted on assumption as to expiry of database right
Presumptions relevant to database right
Application of copyright provisions to database right
Licensing of database right
Database right: jurisdiction of Copyright Tribunal
Introductory
General rule
General savings
Saving for copyright in certain existing databases
Database right: term applicable to certain existing databases
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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Intellectual Property Office
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