What is copyright infringement
As the author (or owner) of the copyright has the exclusive right to copy, distribute, adapt, perform and display the work in public, any person who performs any of these acts without the author’s consent is guilty of copyright infringement. Rademeyer Attorneys is able to advise on copyright infringement.
Other copyright questions
1How to copyright your work
Copyright protection is obtained automatically without the need for registration or other formalities. As soon as an original work is reduced to a material form (whether it is written, recorded, filmed, painted, etc), the work is automatically protected by way of copyright.
2What is the assignment of copyright in South Africa?
“Assignment” refers to the transfer of ownership of copyright. In South Africa, an agreement to assign copyright must be in writing and must be signed by the assignor (i.e. the owner). If these formalities are not met, the assignment will not be valid. Rademeyer Attorneys is able to advise on copyright assignment.
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