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Good news for developing countries! A new Think Tank in Geneva, called IQsensato, has been set up to provide a platform for leading thinkers, researchers and IP experts in developing countries to discuss and debate key intellectual property and related issues.
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On 12 July 2008, ACA2K project members, Dick Kawooya, Denise Nicholson, Achal Prabhala and Tobias Schonwetter attended the Commonwealth of Learning's Intellectual Property Workgroup's meeting in London. This meeting set the scene for the Copyright Session held on 14 July 2008 at the 5th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning held at the University of London (13th -17th July 2008). For details on the PCF5 programme, see: PCF5 . Keynote sessions and presentations can be found at PCF5 Wiki
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South African Intellectual Property Amendment Bill, 2007
(Traditional Knowledge)
Who really benefits?
The Department of Trade and Industry published the Intellectual Property Amendment Bill, 2007, on 5 May 2008, in the Government Gazette, Vol. 515, No. 31026, calling for public comment by 15 June 2008 (see: http://www.dti.gov.za/ccrd/ipbills.htm).
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South Africa's Cultural Laws Third Amendment Bill, 2007 -
Why have the needs of libraries, education and people with sensory-disabilities been ignored?
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What is copyright?
Copyright is a category of intellectual property and a statutory monopoly for a limited period of time. It gives authors and creators a ‘bundle' of exclusive rights to control certain activities relating to, among other things, the use, reproduction, public performance and dissemination of their original works, including literary, musical and artistic works, cinematograph films, sound recordings and published editions. Computer programs usually fall under the category of literary works but under South African Copyright law, they are treated as a separate category.
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There has been an ongoing struggle between rights-holders and users of information over several years with regard to copyright matters. Developed countries are promoting stricter copyright regimes and longer terms of protection which far exceed the minimum requirements of international copyright treaties. Developing countries, on the other hand, are calling for more balanced and appropriate copyright regimes to enable them to pursue their development policies.
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Why is it necessary for the South African Copyright Act to be amended?
The South African Copyright Act No. 98 of 1978 has been amended from time to time since 1978, but Section 13 Regulations which include provisions for libraries and education, have not been amended to date. The Act and its Regulations are outdated and they do not address the digital environment, nor do they take advantage of appropriate limitations and exceptions ("legal flexibilities") allowed in international intellectual property agreements.
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