Copyright Lawyers
January 8, 2010
Copyright ©
If you are looking for an expert Gauteng copyright lawyer, then look no further than Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated.
We are a specialist South African legal practice dealing exclusively with intellectual property law, which includes matters related to copyrights.
We will be able to advise you on how to ascertain the validity of copyright protection on a specific piece of work, calculate how long the copyright will still be applicable for, as well as determine who the author and/or owner of the copyright is. We are also more than capable of handling cases concerned with copyright infringement.
As a leading Gauteng copyright lawyer, we ensure that we are always up to date with the latest legislation.
At Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated we are not only passionate about the work we do, but also about looking after your best interests.
Contact Details for Smit & Van Wyk:
Tel:
+27 (0) 12 349 7800
Fax:
+27 (0) 86 619 0493
E-mail:
enquiries@svw.co.za
Physical Address / Courier:
Block A Apex Corporate Park
Quintin Brand Street
Persequor Technopark
Meiring Naudé Avenue
Pretoria
0184
South Africa
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Copyrights
January 4, 2010
Copyright ©
It seems that daily we discover new ways of ‘publishing’ ourselves. Long gone are then days when published books and the stage were the only places to express ideas and stories.
But with such an expansion of media opportunities and greater accessibility, copyrights are certainly also more exposed to infringement, even if it is unintentional.
So how do you know what is protected by copyrights?
In most countries, it isn’t necessary to formally go register a piece of work to enjoy copyright protection. Any original work made by a qualified person is eligible for this protection.
This means that all pieces of work created through the application of the author’s own creativity and labour are protected by copyrights.
If you suspect the integrity of your work is being compromised, you can consult a legal representative at Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated.
We are leaders in all legal matters concerning intellectual property in South Africa, including issues revolving around various types of copyrights.
Contact Details for Smit & Van Wyk:
Tel:
+27 (0) 12 349 7800
Fax:
+27 (0) 86 619 0493
E-mail:
enquiries@svw.co.za
Physical Address / Courier:
Block A Apex Corporate Park
Quintin Brand Street
Persequor Technopark
Meiring Naudé Avenue
Pretoria
0184
South Africa
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Copyright Law
January 4, 2010
Copyright ©
One of the most common disputes regarding copyright has to be with determining who holds the authorship of the work.
In South Africa then copyright law is very clear on this, and the guidelines can be summarised as follows:
- Literary, musical or artistic works – the person who first makes or creates the work
- Films – the person who made arrangements for the making of the film
- Broadcasts – the first broadcaster
- Published editions – the publisher of the edition
- Photographs – the person responsible for the composition of the photograph
- Sound recordings – the person who made arrangements for the making of the recording
- Programme-carrying signals – the first person emitting the signal to a satellite
- Computer programs – the person who exercised control over the making of the program
There are, however, exceptions. Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated is a legal agency that specialises in intellectual property, and we will be able to assist you with any query related to copyright law.
Copyright Articles
- Copyright for Cinematographic Film
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Too many amateur photographers make the mistake of thinking that any photo they upload to the internet will automatically… - Software Copyright
Once the computer program is created in a material form, the work is instantly subject to copyright… - Copyright in South Africa
There are two principal international copyright conventions, the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright… - Cinematograph Films Copyright Registration
The only form of copyright which can be registered in South Africa, is copyright in a cinematographic film… - USA Copyright Registrations
In the U.S copyright registrations can be filed through the United States Copyright… - Copyright Facts
The general rule is that the author / writer / photographer / creator is the first owner of copyright…
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Gauteng Lawyers
January 4, 2010
Attorneys
The business world is constantly evolving, and nowadays it is the most innovative ideas that get noticed and propel a company to the forefront.
Because of the increased importance and value of creations of the mind in the business world, more and more business owners are also realising the importance of the protection of this so-called intellectual property.
This can be done by registering patents or trademarks, or claiming copyright on certain created material. The type of protection will obviously depend on the nature of the material.
Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated are Gauteng lawyers who specialise in the provision of legal services related to intellectual property. We offer a wide range of services and boast extensive knowledge on related topics. For the leading Gauteng lawyers in the field of intellectual property, contact Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated.
Contact Details for Smit & Van Wyk:
Tel:
+27 (0) 12 349 7800
Fax:
+27 (0) 86 619 0493
E-mail:
enquiries@svw.co.za
Physical Address / Courier:
Block A Apex Corporate Park
Quintin Brand Street
Persequor Technopark
Meiring Naudé Avenue
Pretoria
0184
South Africa
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Copyright Lawyers
November 23, 2009
Attorneys, Copyright ©
While it is generally accepted by copyright lawyers and other legal entities that copyright is automatically in force at creation of the work, subject to certain criteria, this copyright is not applicable indefinitely.
Generally, the term of copyright is 50 years, depending on the nature of the work, and subject to the following:
- Literary, musical or artistic works – fifty years following the death of the author
- Films and photographs – fifty years from the end of the year in which the work is made publicly available
- Sound recordings – fifty years from the end of the year in which the recording is first published
- Broadcasts – fifty years from the end of the year in which the broadcast first takes place
- Programme-carrying signals – fifty years from the end of the year in which the signals are emitted to a satellite
- Published editions – fifty years from the end of the year in which the edition is published
This is a basic summary, and there are exceptions. Feel free to contact the copyright lawyers at Smit & Van Wyk for more detailed information.
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