- Copyright Act
- Chapter I General Provisions
- Chapter II Rights of Author
- Section 1 Works
- Section 2 Authors
- Section 3 Contents of Rights
- Subsection 1 General Provisions
- Subsection 2 Moral rights of author
- Subsection 3 Types of Rights Comprising a Copyright
- Subsection 4 Ownership of Copyright in Cinematographic Works
- Subsection 5 Limitations on Copyright
- Article 30
- Article 31
- Article 32
- Article 33
- Article 33-2
- Article 34
- Article 35
- Article 36
- Article 37
- Article 37-2
- Article 38
- Article 39
- Article 40
- Article 41
- Article 42
- Article 42-2
- Article 43
- Article 44
- Article 45
- Article 46
- Article 47
- Article 47-2
- Article 47-3
- Article 47-4
- Article 48
- Article 49
- Article 50
- Section 4 Term of Protection
- Section 5 Personal Nature of Moral Rights of Author, etc.
- Section 6 Transfer and Expiry of Copyright
- Section 7 Exercise of Rights
- Section 8 Exploitation of Work under Ruling [for CompulsoryLicense
- Section 9 Compensation
- Section 10 Registration
- Chapter III Right of Publication
- Chapter IV Neighboring Rights
- Section 1 General Provisions
- Section 2 Rights of Performer
- Section 3 Rights of Producer of Phonograms
- Section 4 Rights of Broadcasting Organization
- Section 5 Rights of WireBroadcastingOrganization
- Section 6 Term of Protection
- Section 7 Personal Nature of Moral Rights of Performer, etc.
- Section 8 Limitations, Transfer, Exercise and Registration ofRights
- Chapter V Compensation for Private Sound and Visual Recordings
- Chapter VI Dispute Resolution
- Chapter VII Infringement of Rights
- Chapter VIII Penal Provisions
Copyright Act
(Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970)
Chapter I General Provisions
Section 1 General Rules
(Purpose) Article 1 The purpose of this Act is to provide for, and to secure protection of, the rights of authors, etc. and the rights neighboring thereto with respect
[copyrightable] works as well as performances, phonograms, broadcasts and wirebroadcasts, while giving due regard to the fair exploitation of these cultural products, and by doing so, to contribute to the development of culture.
(Definitions)
Article 2 (1) In this Act, the meanings of the terms listed in the following items shall be as prescribed respectively in those items: - (i)
- "work" means a production in which thoughts or sentiments are expressed in a creative way and which falls
Chapter I General Provisions
Section 1 General Rules
(Purpose) Article 1 The purpose of this Act is to provide for, and to secure protection of, the rights of authors, etc. and the rights neighboring thereto with respect
[copyrightable] works as well as performances, phonograms, broadcasts and wirebroadcasts, while giving due regard to the fair exploitation of these cultural products, and by doing so, to contribute to the development of culture.
(Definitions)
Article 2 (1) In this Act, the meanings of the terms listed in the following items shall be as prescribed respectively in those items: