(Referred to Constitutional Court)
To amend the Copyright Act, 1978, so as to define certain words and expressions; to allow for the reproduction of copyright work; to provide for the protection of copyright in artistic work; to provide for the accreditation and registration of Collecting Societies; to provide for the procedure for settlement of royalties disputes; to allow fair use of copyright work; to provide for access to copyright works by persons with disabilities; to provide for the protection of authorship of orphan works by the State; to provide for the establishment of the Intellectual Property Tribunal; to provide for the appointment of members of the Intellectual Property Tribunal; to provide for the powers and functions of the Intellectual Property Tribunal; to provide for prohibited conduct in respect of technological protection measures; to provide for prohibited conduct in respect of copyright management information; to provide for management of digital rights; to provide for certain new offences; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Introduction
16-05-2017
Portfolio Committee
15-02-2024
National Assembly
29-02-2024
Select Committee
National Council of Provinces
Sent for Assent
29-02-2024
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READIntroduced by: Minister of Trade and Industry
Previous Versions
| TITLE | BILL NO. | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Copyright Amendment Bill (B13-2017) | 2022-06-10 | |
| Copyright Amendment Bill (B13-2017) | 2019-10-18 | |
| Copyright Amendment Bill (B13-2017) | 2017-05-16 |
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