Subject Matter of Protection

Article 1 - Definitions

Derived Work - A work which derives its origin from a previously existing work, or from folklore.

Folklore - Any composition taken from inherited tradition be it oral, musical or of movement as expressed in distinct elements reflecting a popular traditional heritage which arose, developed and is conserved in a specific geographical area, and which cannot be attributed to a known author, particularly including the following:
(a) Popular stories, sayings, riddles and slogans.
(b) Popular songs accompanied by music.
(c) Popular dances and shows.
(d) The products of popular art, such as sketches or coloured
drawings, sculptures, pottery and ceramics, wood and metal carvings, ornamentation, needlework, textiles, rugs and tapestries, clothing, musical instruments and building styles.

Performers -Actors, singers, musicians, dancers and other parties who act, sing, recite, chant, or in any way perform any of the following:
(a) Works, whether protected or unprotected by the provisions of this Act, or which have passed into the public domain due to the expiry of the period of protection.
(b) Folklore.