Copyright
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Maltese Law
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MINISTRY FOR ECONOMIC
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“For a brief but very
useful introduction to the copyright law of
Extract from the WIPO NATIONAL SEMINAR ON
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMEs), organized by the World Intellectual Property
Organization (WIPO) in cooperation with the Industrial Property Office and the
Small Business and Crafts Directorate Commerce Division Ministry for Economic
Services of Malta (Valletta, May 28, 2002).
This
site provides comprehensive information on copyright under Maltese law in
respect of the traditional areas, i.e. literary, musical and artistic works, in
accordance with the Copyright Act 2000 (CAP. 415).
It could be of interest to writers, novelists, playwrights, computer programmers, songwriters, composers, artists, photographers, architects, craftsmen and the like.
Artists
and authors focus on their creative abilities, often quite heedless of the
legal aspects of their work. Consequently, many are either misinformed or
unaware of the rights and protection they are granted at law. This site is
meant to fill that void.
The author, Aldo Zammit Borda, is a law student and a budding artist himself. This enables him to provide a legally-accurate, straightforward overview of the subject, devoid, wherever possible, of annoying jargon.
It
is important to note, however, that the site is only meant to give a broad
outline, and though the greatest care has been exercised, the author cannot be held
liable for any inaccuracies or errors found herein and any consequences arising
therefrom. Please consult the disclaimer.
Click here for a brief introduction on the subject.
Comments,
queries and suggestions are welcome. Please click here
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Aldo Zammit Borda, 2001. All rights reserved worldwide.