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Ep 05 of IP Insights: Rights & Wrongs – Copyright

# Ep 05 of IP Insights: Rights & Wrongs – Copyright

John McKnight
- 16 August 2024
[Copyright](https://spoor.com/tag/copyright/), [IP](https://spoor.com/tag/ip/), [IP Law](https://spoor.com/tag/ip-law/),

Welcome to *IP Insights: Rights & Wrongs*, your ultimate guide to the world of Intellectual Property law.

Whether you’re an inventor, entrepreneur, or simply curious about how ideas become protected assets, this podcast is for you. Each episode, Spoor & Fisher partner and legal Professor, [Prof John McKnight](https://spoor.com/our-people/prof-john-mcknight/), will explore the intricacies of IP and delve into specific disciplines to [guide](https://eradiosa.com/category/spoor/) you through patents, trade marks, copyright and more.

In Episode 5: Copyright, Prof McKnight discusses what copyright is.

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