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==Works subject to copyright law== | ==Works subject to copyright law== | ||
The Zambian copyright law protects "original works of authorship," fixed in a tangible medium including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other intellectual works. | The Zambian copyright law protects "original works of authorship," fixed in a tangible medium including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other intellectual works. | ||
This protection is available to both published and unpublished works. Copyright law includes the following types of works: | |||
* Literary | |||
* Musical | |||
* Dramatic | |||
* Pantomimes and choreographic works | |||
* Pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works | |||
* Audio-visual works | |||
* Sound recordings | |||
* Derivative works | |||
* Compilations | |||
* Architectural works | |||
==Duration of copyright== | ==Duration of copyright== | ||
Copyright protection generally lasts for a period of '''fifty years''' from the end of the calendar year in which the author dies. If the work is of unknown authorship, the copyright in the work shall expire at the end of the period of fifty years from the end of the calendar year in which the work is first published, unless the identity of the author of the work becomes known before that date. | Copyright protection generally lasts for a period of '''fifty years''' from the end of the calendar year in which the author dies. If the work is of unknown authorship, the copyright in the work shall expire at the end of the period of fifty years from the end of the calendar year in which the work is first published, unless the identity of the author of the work becomes known before that date. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|30em}} | {{Reflist|30em}} | ||
==Further reading== | |||
* [http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Copyright%20and%20Performance%20Rights%20Act.pdf Copyright Law of Zambia] | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
