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Copyrights
If there is an original piece of literary or artistic work that needs to be protected from duplication or re-use without consent, then it should be copyrighted. Copyright protection extends to the following:
Literacy Works
Muscical Works
Artistic Works
Performances of literary or musical works
Films
Sound Recordings
Broadcasts
Steps to Register a Copyright
File an application at the IP Office of the Registrar Division
Copyright
Examination
The Registrar may by notice require the applicant to show proof of ownership of the copyright
Registration of the Copyright
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Duration of Copyright
The lifespan of Copyright depends on the type of work protected:
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50 years 50 years 50 years 50 years 50 years |
Fees
Shown below are the fees for Copyright registration and other services.
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Application for registration |
SCR100 per item |
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Application for registration of agreement, contract, license or assignment |
SCR100 per item |
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Request for a search of the Copyright register |
SCR50 per search |
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Application to inspect the Copyright register |
SCR50 per inspection |
The following constitutes Copyright Infringement
A person who, at the time when Copyright subsists:
- Makes for sale or hire; or
- Sells or lets for hire; or
- Imports into Seychelles otherwise than for his private and domestic use, an article which he knows to be an infringing copy of the work.
A person who, at the time when Copyright exists in a work, distributes, either:
- For the purpose of trade; or
- For other purposes, to such an extent as to effect prejudicially the owner of the Copyright, Articles which he knows to be infringing copies of the work.
A person who causes a literary or musical work to be performed in public, knowing that Copyright exists in the work and that the performance constitutes an infringement of the Copyright.