Can a copyright be sold

Answer 1

The copyright law of Australia defines the legally enforceable rights of creators of creative and artistic works under Australian law. The scope of copyright in Australia is defined in the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (as amended), which applies the national law throughout Australia. Designs may be covered by the Copyright Act (as sculptures or drawings) as well as by the Design Act.

Until 2004, copyright in Australia was based on the "plus 50" law which protects works until 50 years after the author's death. In 2004 this was changed to a "plus 70" law in line with the USA and European Union, but this change was not made retroactive. The consequence is that the work of an author who died before 1955 is normally in the public domain in Australia.

The Australian legislation is based on the authority of section 51(xviii) of the Australian Constitution. Copyright law in Australia is federal law and established by the Australian Parliament. Historically, Australian copyright law followed British copyright law, but now also reflects international standards found in the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, other International copyright agreements and multilateral treaties, and more recently, the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement.

Answer 2

Copyright can be dealt with in the same way as other forms of personal property.

It can be assigned, licensed, given away, sold, left by will, or passed on according to the laws relating to intestacy or bankruptcy.

This does not apply to moral rights which are personal and which creators cannot transfer or assign.

It is always best to obtain written evidence of permission to use copyright, rather than rely on oral statements.

Answer 3

yes it can as long as the oraingnal owner agrees.