Chapter XI — INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT

Section 52AParticulars to be included in sound recording and video Films

Section 52A: Particulars to be included in sound recording and video Films

52A. Particulars to be included in sound recording and video Films

52A. Particulars to be included in records and video Films.— (1) No person shall publish a [sound recording] in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed on the [sound recording] and on any container thereof, namely:—

(a)

the name and address of the person who has made the record;

(b)

the name and address of the owner of the copyright in such work; and

(c)

the year of its first publication.

(2)

No person shall publish a video film in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed in the video film, when exhibited, and on the video cassette or other container thereof, namely:—

(a)

if such work is a cinematograph film required to be certified for exhibition under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (37 of 1952), a copy of the certificate granted by the Board of Film Certification under section 5A of that Act in respect of such work;

(b)

the name and address of the person who has made the video film and a declaration by him that he has obtained the necessary licence or consent from the owner of the copyright, in such work for making such video film; and

(c)

the name and address of the owner for the copyright in such work.

Amendment notes (2)
  1. Ins w.e.f. 8-10-1984 . Ins. by Act 65 of 1984, s. 4 (w.e.f. 8-10-1984).
  2. Subs w.e.f. 10-5-1995 . Subs. by Act 38 of 1994, s. 2, for "record" (w.e.f. 10-5-1995).