Intellectual property- it is something which is your own idea and you have ownership over that said idea.
Copyright- legal ownership over a piece of work which protects the creator from unauthorized duplication or use. This works the exact same for creative pieces, written work, moving image work, music, etc. Copyright has become a very touchy subject, especially on platforms like YouTube, where a content creator can make an hour long video, but show a 5 second clip from another persons work (in that said video) and then get a copyright claim from the owner of that 5 second clip, and they then get all the revenue from that video which the content creator has worked so hard for... which I believe to be wrong.
Trademarks- is essentially legal ownership over things such as logos, slogan or pictures. An example would be “I’m lovin’ it” by McDonalds, no other company can use that as it’s part of the McDonalds identity.
This is the symbol used to show something which is trademarked.
Talent releases- a talent release is, for example, what an actor would have to sign before beginning to star in a film or show. It essentially gives the producer and all who are associated with the film legal rights to use that said actors appearance, voice and such. During my second year at college, I done creative media and film studies so I had to sign quite a few of these!
Location releases- very similar to a talent release except for the fact that it focuses on the legal use of land and location, rather than a person. These releases must be signed by the legal owner of the land, or a legal representative of the property. And can then be Legally used for filming in the times agreed upon.
Filming and performing in the public (UK)- the law for filming in the public says that you can do it, with no need to sign anything (within reason), but you must have a good reason and not be indecent with what you film. You can film pedestrians but only briefly in the background, and if a pedestrian decides they do not want to be filmed, you must oblige. But if you film in a public building or, for example, a shop, you must get a location release form signed and accepted by the owner of the property to say it’s okay for you to film at the agreed upon time. You must also be cautious about what it is you want to film, as if you’re making a film about getting ready for a robbery in a park, and you clearly show off weapons and such, the public may be at unease and phone the police. Make sure that you don’t be indecent with what it is you’re filming in public.
Child labor laws impacting the creative industries- thankfully child labor laws shouldn’t impact the creative industries too much. As, for example, a child can still work up to 40 hours a week which is plenty of time to get things done, but understandably may not be enough time if you’re filming a full film and will likely cause more days spent waiting to film legally.
Public liability insurance- is an insurance which covers the cost of claims made by the public in relation to your business. You aren’t legally required to have it, but if you’re a business owner, chances are you will want it because if someone attempts to sue your business you may struggle to pay it without the insurance companies help.
GDPR- it stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy. All companies within the EU must follow the rules of the GDPR on how they process personal data of citizens. The law gives more power to EU citizens on how they want their personal data to be processed by companies and such.
The Competition Act 1998- is a law which was set in place to stop large companies using their dominant position to damage their competition. This law stops any business practice, agreement or conduct which may cause harm to another company.
The Enterprise Act 2002- very similar to ‘The Competition Act 1998’, as it focuses on stopping companies from being too competitive and stopping one another from growing.
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