Copyrights Law in Central African Republic
Certainly! Here’s a summary of Copyright Law in the Central African Republic (CAR):
Copyright Law in the Central African Republic
Legal Framework
The Central African Republic is a member of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI).
Copyright in CAR is governed under the Bangui Agreement, which is the main legal instrument for intellectual property protection across OAPI member states.
The Bangui Agreement provides a unified system for copyright protection in all OAPI member countries, including the Central African Republic.
What is Protected?
Literary, scientific, and artistic works.
Computer programs, databases.
Cinematographic works.
Musical compositions.
Visual arts such as paintings, sculptures, and architectural works.
Broadcasts and phonograms.
Duration of Protection
The general term for copyright protection is 50 years after the death of the author.
For cinematographic works, photographs, broadcasts, and sound recordings, the term is 50 years from the date of publication or creation.
Rights Granted
Economic rights: exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, broadcast, and adapt the work.
Moral rights: right to claim authorship and object to derogatory treatments of the work.
Rights can be transferred, licensed, or assigned.
Enforcement and Remedies
Civil actions for infringement, including injunctions and damages.
Criminal sanctions may apply for willful infringement.
Customs and border controls to prevent counterfeit works.
Exceptions and Limitations
Exceptions for private use, teaching, research, and news reporting.
Limitations are in line with the Bangui Agreement and international copyright treaties.
International Treaties
CAR, through OAPI membership, is a party to:
The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.
The WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT).
The TRIPS Agreement under the World Trade Organization.
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