"As long as the content is publicly and freely available on the Internet, it can be freely used and modified."
"I can use the public’s submitted artwork entries for my Agency’s campaign, without needing to obtain permission."
"I like photos taken at past events by photographers commissioned by my Agency. I can use these for an upcoming event."
Do you deal with copyrighted materials at work, such as annual reports, presentation slides, and content from vendors or third parties? Are you unknowingly committing copyright infringement at your Agency?
Learn about government policies around copyright, and better understand copyright ownership, the types of copyright licences, what constitutes copyright infringement, how to conduct copyright clearance and more.
Officers who deal with copyrighted materials are highly encouraged to attend.
This course is only open to Singapore Civil Servants and Public Officers.
Interested in organising a corporate run of this course for your organisation? Contact us today!
Day |
Time |
Topic(s) / Activity |
Day 1 |
9:00 – 9:30 am |
Ice Breaker Activities |
|
9:30 – 10:45 am |
Introduction to IP, Copyright and Government Policies Public Officers & Compliance with IP Policies Dealings in Copyright Types of Copyright Licences Copyright Infringement (“What is Copyright Infringement?”) |
|
10.45 – 11:00 am |
Break |
|
11:00 – 11:30 am |
Common Defences / Legal Exceptions to Copyright Infringement Examples of Copyright Infringement Incidents |
|
11:30 – 1:00 pm |
Case Studies (see sample case study) |
|
|
End of Day 1 |
Day 2 |
9:00 – 9:45 am |
Avoiding Copyright Infringement: Specific Use Scenarios |
|
9:45 – 10:30 am |
IP Clearance IP Creation Activity (Part 1) |
|
10:30 – 10:45 am |
Break |
|
10:45 – 11:30 am |
IP Creation Activity (Part 2) • Presentation • Wrap-up |
|
11:30 – 12:00 noon |
Introduction to the Toolkit Managing Copyright Risks Recap of Course |
|
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End of Day 2 |
*A new GST rate of 8% is applicable for all invoices issued by IPOS International on or after 1 January 2023.