Copyrights Law in Nauru
Here’s a concise overview of Copyright Law in Nauru:
📘 Copyright Law in Nauru
🔹 Legal Framework
Nauru’s copyright law is based on the Copyright Act 1991.
It incorporates standards from international agreements such as the Berne Convention and the WIPO treaties.
🔹 What is Protected?
Copyright protects original works such as:
Literary works (books, articles, computer programs)
Musical works
Artistic works (paintings, drawings, photographs)
Films, sound recordings, broadcasts
Performances
🔹 Duration of Copyright
The protection period generally lasts for the lifetime of the author plus 50 years.
For anonymous or corporate works, copyright usually lasts for 50 years from the date of publication.
🔹 Rights Granted
Copyright holders have the exclusive rights to:
Reproduce and distribute their works
Perform or display works publicly
Make adaptations or derivative works
Authorize others to use their works
🔹 Registration
Copyright protection arises automatically upon creation.
There is no mandatory registration system in Nauru; however, evidence of authorship may be required in disputes.
🔹 Infringement and Enforcement
Unauthorized use, copying, or distribution of copyrighted works is considered infringement.
Remedies include civil damages and criminal penalties, which may involve fines and imprisonment.
Enforcement is through the courts.
🔹 Exceptions (Fair Use)
Certain limited uses are allowed without permission, including:
Private study or research
Criticism and review
Reporting current events
Educational purposes
🔹 International Relations
Nauru is a party to key international copyright treaties ensuring adherence to global copyright standards.
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