# The Copyright and Rights in Databases Regulations 1997, Regulation 15: First ownership of database right

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The maker of a database is the first owner of database right in it.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/3032/regulation/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/copyright-and-rights-in-databases-regulations-1997/regulation-15
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