What are some examples of copyright works?

The following are just a few examples of works in which copyright subsists:

Artistic works

• A novel
• A poem
• A photograph
• A movie
• Lyrics to a song
• A musical composition in the form of sheet music
• A sound recording
• A painting
• A plan for a building

Computing

• Computer software application
• Software code for a programming tool or software application
• Software code for a website
• Software code that manages a database

Business

• A database
• Text of a marketing plan or business plan
• Numbers and calculations in a financial forecast
• Architectural plans
• Annual reports
• A manual for the operation of equipment
• Technical specifications for a device
• Business proposals
• Letters and emails sent by a business