Copyrights Law in Mali
Copyright law in Mali is governed by both national legislation and international agreements. Here's an overview of how copyright protection works in Mali:
๐ 1. National Legislation
Maliโs primary legal instrument for copyright is:
Law No. 2017-001 of January 11, 2017 on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights
This law replaced previous copyright regulations and aligns with modern international standards. It covers:
Literary and artistic works
Music, films, photographs, and software
Performers' rights, producers of sound recordings, and broadcasting organizations
๐ 2. Duration of Protection
According to the 2017 law:
Author's rights last 70 years after the author's death.
Anonymous/pseudonymous works: 70 years after publication.
Photographic works and audiovisual works: 70 years from publication or creation.
Related rights (performers, producers, broadcasters): Typically 50 years.
๐ 3. International Treaties
Mali is a member of several international treaties through which it honors copyright protection across borders:
Berne Convention (since 1962)
WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT)
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT)
TRIPS Agreement under the WTO
๐๏ธ 4. Administration and Enforcement
Copyright is managed by the Bureau Malien du Droit dโAuteur (BUMDA).
BUMDA handles licensing, royalty collection, and enforcement.
Authors can register their works with BUMDA for easier enforcement, though registration is not mandatory.
โ๏ธ 5. Rights Granted
Authors have:
Moral rights โ right to attribution and to object to derogatory treatment
Economic rights โ reproduction, distribution, public performance, translation, etc.
โ 6. Limitations and Exceptions
There are certain fair use exceptions in education, private use, criticism, research, etc., as defined in the 2017 law.
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