Copyrights Law in Cayman Islands (BOT)
Sure! Here's a concise overview of Copyright Law in the Cayman Islands based on the legal framework commonly applied there (noting the Cayman Islands follows a legal system influenced by UK law and regional treaties):
Copyright Law in the Cayman Islands (BOT)
Legal Framework
The Copyright Law in the Cayman Islands is primarily governed by the Copyright Law, 2019 (as revised) and associated regulations.
The law aligns with international standards such as the Berne Convention and the WIPO Copyright Treaty.
The Cayman Islands also comply with regional agreements like the CARICOM Copyright Framework.
What is Protected?
Original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works.
Sound recordings, films, broadcasts, and published editions.
Computer programs and databases.
Performances by artists (performers’ rights).
Ownership and Duration
Copyright belongs to the creator/author or their assignees.
For literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works: protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years.
For sound recordings, films, and broadcasts: protection lasts for 50 years from the date of creation or publication.
Published editions have a term of 25 years from publication.
Rights Granted
Reproduction rights (copying the work).
Distribution rights.
Public performance and communication to the public.
Adaptation or translation rights.
Moral rights (right of attribution and integrity of the work).
Enforcement and Remedies
Civil remedies include injunctions, damages, and account of profits.
Criminal penalties for willful infringement, including fines and imprisonment.
Customs measures to prevent importation/exportation of infringing copies.
Exceptions and Limitations
Fair dealing for purposes such as research, private study, criticism, review, or news reporting.
Educational uses under certain conditions.
Temporary copies for technological processes.
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