Copyright and neigbouring Rights Protection Act, 1994
Dónde
Namibia
Cuándo
2016
Quién
Namibian Society Of Composers and Authors Of Music
Business and Intellectual Property Authority
Objetivos clave de la medida:
The main objectives are to provide appropriate protection to the Namibian copyright holders, as well as to collect and distribute royaltiees, nationally and internationally. More specifically to:
- to collect and distribute of royalties to members;
- to register all songwriters, composers and publishers of music;
- to monitor, control music users and issue copyright Music License;
- To create a conducive environment of rights administration/ management for members;
- To prevent and defend against copyright violation (piracy) of all members;
- To educate and inform members on their rights; and
- To advise the (State) Government organs, Ministries, Agencies and other national institutions on matters related to copyright.
Alcance de la medida:
National
Naturaleza de la medida:
legislative, regulatory
Característica principal de la medida:
To provide for the protection of copyright and performers’ rights, and to provide for matters incidental
Resultados esperados a través de la implementación de la medida:
The expected results are:
- Copyright and performers’ rights to artists and creators protected;
- The public aware on copyright and issues pertaining to it;
- Clear measures on royalty calculations and pay outs instituted; and
- provision of registration for musical creations in the country.
Recursos financieros asignados para implementar la medida:
NASCAM financial resources are from the collection of license fees, while BIPA is full funded by government and resorts under the Ministry responsible for Trade.
Ámbito(s) de Seguimiento
Cultural Domain(s)
Multi-dominio