Robin Ray v Classic FM Plc

[1998] FSR 622

Case summary last updated at 29/01/2020 16:46 by the Oxbridge Notes in-house law team.

Judgement for the case Robin Ray v Classic FM Plc

Facts below. Was argued that as C had been commissioned to create databases, copyright in these was vested in D. Held:

· If C is commissioned to carry out work for D, in absence of express or implied agreement to contrary work belongs to C.

Ø Mere fact that C has been commissioned does not mean commissioner is entitled to the copyright

· However implied agreement to contrary may be found if it is reasonably necessary to give business efficacy to contract.