The phrase of Authors’ Rights refers to copyright laws which protect the rights of authors. Although the term “authors’ rights” is used it can mean the artist, architect, musician, songwriter,...

Smit & Van Wyk provides a full range of Intellectual Proeprty legal services in all African countries where protection is available. We can provide information on the filing requirements in each of the African countries and can also offer information on the various regional IP organisations such as ARIPO, OAPI and the Madrid protocol. We work with a network of trusted and knowledgeable agents to develop the best possible solution to each of our clients’ IP needs in Africa.
The phrase of Authors’ Rights refers to copyright laws which protect the rights of authors. Although the term “authors’ rights” is used it can mean the artist, architect, musician, songwriter,...