Overview of rights in databases

Resource type: Practice note: overview

Status: Maintained

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

An overview of how databases are protected by intellectual property rights.

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Resource ID: 4-107-4762
Products: PLC UK Commercial, PLC UK IPIT & Communications
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