Copyright – Film Registrations

Copyright Applications

The only form of copyright which can be registered in South Africa, is for a cinematographic film.

Any other form of creative work is instantly subject to copyright the moment it is created in a material form. No registration is necessary.
(Literacy, Music, Sounds, Photographs, Software Codes)

Cinematographic Film Copyright Costs

The costs of registering copyright in a cinematographic film is R3 500.00 (VAT exclusive). prices are subject to change.

Copyright for a cinematographic film are registered with the CIPC (previously known as CIPRO).

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