Copyrights Law in Seychelles
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Copyright Law in Seychelles
Legal Framework
The main legislation governing copyright in Seychelles is the Copyright Act, 2008.
Seychelles is a member of several international treaties related to copyright protection, including:
Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
WIPO Copyright Treaty
Rome Convention
It also adheres to the TRIPS Agreement (under the WTO).
Subject Matter Protected
The Copyright Act protects original works such as:
Literary works (books, articles, computer programs)
Musical works (compositions, lyrics)
Artistic works (paintings, drawings, photographs)
Cinematographic films
Sound recordings
Broadcasts
Rights Granted
Economic rights: Exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, broadcast, communicate to the public, and adapt the work.
Moral rights: Right of attribution and to object to derogatory treatment of the work.
Rights can be assigned, licensed, or transferred.
Duration of Protection
The copyright term generally lasts for the life of the author plus 50 years after the author’s death.
For cinematographic films, sound recordings, and broadcasts, the term is 50 years from the date of publication or fixation.
For anonymous or pseudonymous works, protection lasts 50 years from publication.
Exceptions and Limitations
The Act includes exceptions for:
Fair dealing for private study, research, criticism, review, or news reporting.
Use by libraries, archives, and educational institutions.
Use for judicial proceedings.
These exceptions aim to balance the rights of authors and the public interest.
Enforcement
Infringement of copyright can result in civil remedies such as damages and injunctions.
Criminal penalties are also possible for willful infringement.
The Seychelles Intellectual Property Office oversees copyright administration and enforcement.
Registration
Copyright protection arises automatically upon creation; registration is not mandatory but may facilitate enforcement.
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