Question

Which of the following statements best represents the traditional UK test for originality?

Options

• Originality means "not copied" and nothing more

• Originality requires creative effort

• Originality requires the input of skill and labour on the part of the author, the type of skill and labour involved is irrelevant

• Originality requires the input of some skill and labour on the part of the author, which must relate to the literary, dramatic, musical or artistic nature (as the case may be) of the work

Answer 1

Originality requires the input of some skill and labour on the part of the author, which must relate to the literary, dramatic, musical or artistic nature (as the case may be) of the work