work of architecture

A work of architecture for the purposes of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 UK is a building or a model of a building or structure which is fixed. Extensions to buildings also qualify for protection. The definition includes bridges, underground constructions, and landscaped gardens (as structures).

Usage: The bridge qualified for copyright protection as a work of architecture.

Related Words: graphic work; photograph; collage; work of artistic craftsmanship; originality; intellectual property rights; Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 UK; fair dealing; first owner of copyright; duration of copyright.