BSBLEG525 — Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• apply principles of intellectual property law in at least four different matters.
• review and interpret information to determine how copyright applies in the organisation
• recommend actions to address risks and infringements
• communicate advice or recommendations about copyright to relevant stakeholders.

Knowledge evidence

• legislative framework for copyright and its application to the organisation including:
• copyright owner of original works within or used by the organisation
• policies and procedures for use of own copyright materials by other parties
• policies and procedures for legitimate use of others’ copyright materials
• sources of information and advice on copyright
• the types of works that attract copyright
• circumstances where a copyright notice is required
• regulations on selling copyright rights including:
• commercialisation potential of copyright material
• potential benefits for the firm
• intellectual property agreement documentation requirements
• further actions where intellectual pretty rights are breached
• methods to limit or deter unauthorised use of copyright material
• direct and indirect infringement of copyright
• when authorisation for use of copyright material is needed and how to obtain it
• different types of licences and how they apply to the firm.

Foundation skills

• Reading: Researches and analyses complex texts, including legislation, to identify relevant information Monitors and reviews organisational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislative requirements
• Writing: Records and maintains copyright documentation according to legislative and organisational requirements Reviews and updates organisational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislative requirements
• Oral Communication: Provides advice using language and terminology appropriate to audience Obtains information from others by listening and questioning
• Initiative and enterprise: Implements, monitors and reviews policies and procedures to ensure organisational compliance with legislative requirements
• Self-management: Follows accepted communication practices when seeking or providing advice about intellectual property Identifies and complies with legislative requirements associated with own role
• Planning and organising: Plans, organises and implements tasks needed to ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements Systematically gathers and analyses information to decide on action needed to prevent or address copyright infringements
• Technology: Uses digital technologies or tools to access and record information

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