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Copyright Amendment Act, No. 52 of 1984

Long title


To amend the Copyright Act, 1978, so as to make provision for copyright in published editions; to extend the term or copyright in certain unpublished works; to further define the nature of copyright in cinematograph ·films and sound recordings; to create certain presumptions in respect of the proof or infringements of copyright in cinematograph films; to create certain new offences; and to make provision for increased penalties; and to provide for incidental matters.

Table of contents

SECTION TITLE
1. Amendment of section 1 of Act 98 of 1978...
2. Amendment of section 2 of Act 98 of 1978...
3. Amendment of section 3 of Act 98 of 1978
4. Amendment of section 4 of Act 98 of 1978
5. Amendment of section 5 of Act 98 of 1978
6. Amendment of section 8 of Act 98 of 1978...
7. Amendment of section 9 of Act 98 of 1978...
8. Insertion of section 11A in Act 98 of 1978
9. Insertion of section 19A in Act 98 of 1978
10. Amendment of section 26 of Act 98 of 1978...
11. Amendment of section 27 of Act 98 of 1978
12. Amendment of section 28 of Act 98 of 1978
13. Amendment of section 37 of Act 98 of 1978
14. Amendment of section 43 of Act 98 of 1978
15. Short title and commencement
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