Chapter 9 Flashcards
Where is the law of copyright found in Singapore?
In the Copyright Act.
Where is the law of copyright found at the international level? Give an example.
In treaties. The Berne Convention under the World Trade Organization (WTO)
What do the treaties provide?
Reciprocal protection of copyright for signatory countries.
Does Singapore benefit from the treaties?
Yes, it is a member of WTO and has signed these treaties.
How does Singapore benefit from the treaties?
Intellectual properties created in Singapore are recognized and protected in foreign signatory countries.
What does Singapore have to do as one of the signatory countries of the treaties?
Singapore is required to recognize and protect intellectual property rights that are created in foreign countries.
What is copyright?
Intellectual property rights given to the creator of an original work.
Under the copyright act, what are the ‘works’ that enjoy protection? (5)
(1) Literary
(2) Dramatic
(3) Musical
(4) Artistic
(5) Other
What are literary works?
Words, computer programmes, tables, compilations
What are dramatic works?
Scripts for film or stage, plays
What are musical works?
Musical scores
What are artistic works?
Sculptures, paintings, drawings, photographs, buildings and models of buildings
What are other works?
Anything commercialized- Sound recordings, cinematograph films, television and sound broadcasts, cable programmes, and published editions of LDMA works.
What are works referred to as author’s copyrights?
LDMA works
What are works referred to as entrepreneurial copyrights?
Other works
Who owns the copyright under author’s copyrights?
The author of a work owns the copyright in his work.
Who owns the copyright under entrepreneurial copyrights?
The entrepreneur who produced his subject matter owns the copyright in his subject matter.
Can copyright be sold?
Yes, the copyright may be sold for valuable consideration.
Who owns the copyright under employment contract? What is the exception?
If an employee creates a work or other subject matter under the employment contract, the copyright in the work belongs to his employer, unless it is stated otherwise in the contract
Who can own rights?
Only the copyright owner.
Who is the copyright owner? (3)
(1) creator of the work,
(2) person whom the creator of the work sold rights to
(3) person whom the creator of the work licensed his rights to
What are the rights of the copyright owner? Explain. (3)
(1) Reproduce the work in material form- copy
(2) Publish the work- print or publish through the internet
(3) Make an adaptation of the work- change the form of the work
Is it necessary to use the copyright symbol? Why? (3)
No.
(1) simply a notice of a claim by the owner that copyright exists
(2) does not give the owner any substantive copyright rights
(3) not critical for copyright protection
Do owners have to register for copyright?
No.
