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Copyright Act, 1978 (Act No. 98 of 1978)
Notice No. 1349 of 1978
Act
1. Definitions
Chapter 1 : Copyright in Original Works
2. Works eligible for copyright
3. Copyright by virtue of nationality, domicile or residence, and duration of copyright
4. Copyright by reference to country of origin
5. Copyright in relation to the state and certain international organizations
6. Nature of copyright in literary or musical works
7. Nature of copyright in artistic works
8. Nature of copyright in cinematograph films
9. Nature of copyright in sound recordings
9A. Royalties
10. Nature of copyright in broadcasts
11. Nature of copyright in programme-carrying signals
11A. Nature of copyright in published editions
11B. Nature of copyright in computer programs
12. General exceptions from protection of literary and musical works
13. General exceptions in respect of reproduction of works
14. Special exception in respect of records of musical works
15. General exceptions from protection of artistic works
16. General exceptions regarding protection of cinematograph films
17. General exceptions regarding protection of sound recordings
18. General exceptions regarding protection of broadcasts
19. General exceptions from protection of programme-carrying signals
19A. General exceptions regarding protection of published editions
19B. General exceptions regarding protection of computer programs
20. Moral rights
21. Ownership of copyright
22. Assignment and licences in respect of copyright
Chapter 2 : Infringements of Copyright and Remedies
23. Infringement
24. Action by owner of copyright for infringement
25. Rights of action and remedies of exclusive licensee and exclusive sub-licensee
26. Onus of proof in proceedings
27. Penalties and proceedings in respect of dealings which infringe copyright
28. Provision for restricting importation of copies
Chapter 3 : Copyright Tribunal
29. Establishment of Copyright Tribunal
30. General provisions as to jurisdiction of tribunal
31. Reference of licence schemes to tribunal
32. Further reference of scheme to tribunal
33. Applications to tribunal
34. Diffusion service
35. Effect of orders of tribunal, and supplementary provisions relating thereto
36. Appeals
Chapter 4 : Extension or Restriction of Operation of Act
37. Application of Act to countries to which it does not extend
38. Deleted
Chapter 5 : Miscellaneous Provisions
39. Regulations
40. Advisory committee
41. Savings
42. Deleted
43. Application to work made before commencement of Act
44. Time when a work is made
45. Regulation and control of circulation, presentation or exhibition of works
46. Repeal of laws
47. Short title and commencement
Schedule
Regulations
Copyright Regulations, 1978
1. Interpretation
Chapter 1 : Reproduction Regulations
2. Permitted reproduction
3. Reproduction by library or archive depot
4. Exemptions and savings
5. Multiple copies
6. Copyright warning
7. Multiple copies for class-room use
8. Copies for teachers
9. Prohibitions on copies for class-room use or for the use of teachers
9A. Reproductions of building plans by a local authority
Chapter 2 : Sound Recording Royalties
10. Notices
11. Agreements in respect of royalties payable
12. Retail selling price
13. Enquiries
14. Determination of royalties
15. Inspection
16. Separate agreement
Chapter 3 : Authors of Cinematograph Films
17. Inscription of name on cinematograph films
18. Registered trade mark indication
Chapter 4 : Copyright Tribunal
19. Forms
20. Registrar of Copyright Tribunal
21. Commencement of proceedings
22. Application for special leave under section 32 (2)
23. Advertisement of reference or application
24. Application to be made a party
25. Preliminary questions
26. Consideration of references and applications
27. Procedure at hearing
28. Interlocutory applications
29. Consolidation of proceedings
30. Disclosure of documents
31. Evidence
32. Right of audience
33. Withdrawal of reference or application
34. Decisions of the Tribunal
35. Application for reference of question of law to Court
36. Costs
37. Fees
38. Service of documents
39. Time
Chapter 5 : Miscellaneous
40. Office hours
41. Repeal of regulations
42. Short title and commencement
Schedule 1 : Forms
Form 1
Form 2
Form 3
Form 4
Form 5
Form 6
Form 7
Form 8
Schedule 2 : Fees
Fees
Collecting Society Regulations, 2006
Notice No. 517 of 2006
1. Interpretation
2. Scope
Chapter 1 : Supervision
3. Accreditation
4. Powers and funcitons of the Registrar
Chapter 2 : Obligations of collecting societies
5. Membership structure
6. Administration of rights
7. Licensing
8. Distribution
Chapter 3 : Miscellaneous
9. Entry into force
Notices
Application of Act to Countries to which it does not extend
Notice No. 136 of 1989
Schedules
Schedule 1 : Berne Convention Countries
Schedule 2 : Notice Repealed
Application of the Copyright Act to other Countries
Notice No. 740 of 2017
Schedule
3. Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
copyright
means copyright under this Act;
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