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Copyright Act, Chapter 51

Year of current version:	1991
Date of entry into force of original text:	April 1, 1984
Date of Text (Enacted):	1984
Type of Text:	Main IP Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, IP Regulatory Body, Traditional Cultural Expressions
Notes:	According to Article 9 copyright subsists in a work until the expiration of 25 years after the end of the year in which the following takes place: - Literary, musical or artistic work other than a photograph: Death of the author or, for an anonymous or pseudonymous work, the first publication. - Photograph or film: First publication; - Performance of literary or musical work: First performance; - Sound Recording: Making of recording; - Broadcast: First Broadcast.
Available Texts:
English	Copyright Act, Chapter 51 (Version with Automatic Translation Tool)
Related Legislation:	Relates to Copyright (Registration) Regulations (SC003)
WIPO Lex No.:	SC002