Work of artistic craftsmanship
Copyright Protection

Section 4(1): Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 UK does not define works of artistic craftsmanship, however whether work qualifies for copyright protection as a work of artistic craftsmanship requires the claimant to satisfy the requirements that the work has:

1. artistic quality and

2. craftsmanship.

Artistic quality is generally considered to be satisfied by some real or aesthetic appeal with the resultant work being a work of art.

Craftsmanship is characterised by sound workmanship, demonstrated by skillful labour and pride in the production of the work taking into account the materials used and tooling to produce the article.  Craftsmanship may be demonstrated in works created by a handicraft and equally by using a lathe and computer.