mkandawire2003
Mkandawire, Yadika: |
CONTENTS
Dedication i
Contents ii
Preface iv
Acknowledgements v
Quote vi
1. Introduction 1
1.1 Copyright 1
1.2 Performance rights 3
1.3 Protection of copyright and performance rights 3
1.3.1 Infringement 3
2. Legal framework 7
2.1 Historical Background 7
2.2 Overview of the law 10
3. Piracy 19
3.1 Definition 19
3.1.1. Infringement as piracy 21
3.2 Prevalence 23
4. Effects of piracy 28
4.1 Victims of piracy 28
4.2 Effects of piracy 29
4.2.1. Economic effect 29
4.2.2. Cultural effect 30
4.2.3. Intellectual and social effect 32
5. Towards eradicating piracy 34
5.1 Efforts to curb piracy 34
5.1.1. Enactment of copyright 34
5.1.2. Amendment to customs and excise act 35
5.1.3. Raids 35
5.1.4. Information to public 37
5.1.5. Ratification of international conventions 37
5.1.6. Reciprocal representation agreements 37
5.1.7. Awareness amongst enforcement agencies 38
5.2 Status quo 38
5.3 Recommendations 39
5.3.1. Political will 40
5.3.2. Strengthening the law 41
5.3.3. Institutions 41
5.3.4. Awareness campaigns 45
5.3.5. Law enforcement agencies 46
5.3.6. Partnership with IFPI 48
5.4 Conclusion
Bibliography 52