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Law students studying for LLB or LLM exams
Preparing for an Intellectual Property law exam on copyright subsistence
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This Copyright - Subsistence mind map template, created by Ruslan Nurullaev for the LLB (UoL) Intellectual Property course, covers the core requirements for copyright protection under UK law. With 288 nodes across four main branches—'Is it a work?', 'Is it protected?', 'Who is the author?', and 'Theory'—it systematically breaks down concepts like 'Originality', 'Fixed form', and the 'Three-step test' from Berne and TRIPS. Designed as a study cheat sheet, it helps law students and professionals quickly grasp subsistence criteria, including 'Category' of work, 'Connection with UK', and 'Public policy' exceptions. The template's structured layout makes it an ideal revision aid for exams or quick reference.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Junior solicitors or paralegals in IP practice
Drafting a legal opinion on whether a specific work qualifies for copyright protection
IP attorneys and legal researchers
Reviewing the subsistence requirements before filing a copyright registration or litigation
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Explore Main Branches
Download the .xmind file and open it to navigate the four core branches covering work status, protection, authorship, and theory.
Step 2
Interact and Customize Legal Content
Click on specific nodes like 'Originality' to review sub-nodes and add your own case law summaries or personal study notes.
Step 3
Navigate and Export for Revision
Use the Outline view to jump between sections and export your final map as a PDF or image to use as a study cheat sheet.
Frequently asked questions
The template covers the four key areas of copyright subsistence: whether a work qualifies, its protection requirements, authorship issues, and the theoretical three-step test. It includes 288 nodes with detailed sub-branches on originality, fixation, and UK connections.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then review each main branch sequentially. Use the 'Is it a work?' section to memorize categories and originality tests. The 'Theory' branch helps you recall the three-step test for essays.
Yes, the template is free to download and fully editable in Xmind. You can add your own case notes, highlight key points, or reorganize nodes to suit your study style.
It refers to the requirement that the work must have a sufficient connection to the UK (e.g., first publication in the UK or author's nationality) to qualify for protection under UK copyright law.
Absolutely. You can edit the text, add examples from case law, or attach notes to each step. Xmind allows you to expand the node with additional details or link to external resources.
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