Legislation governing copyright ownership is contained in the Copyright Act 1978 with subsequent amendments and is quite clear on the initial ownership of copyright.

For photographers, and maybe writers who come across blatant infringement.

E-TV told to pay up for failing to credit the photographer, ask permission or pay for the picture they used

Submitted by Nichola Meyer and updated by Geof Kirby

Copyright law protects the works of artists, and prevents others from publishing, profiting from or proffering an original creative work as if it were theirs. The law applies to the works of journalists, authors, scriptwriters, poets, as well as artists, photographers, cinematographers, composers and songwriters, among others. The law also covers manuals, advertisements, catalogues, brochures, and compilations of information.