Copyright Registrations for a Cinematographic Film

September 28, 2011
Copyright News and Interesting Facts

Copyright Registrations for a Cinematographic Film

The only form of copyright which can be registered in South Africa, is copyright in a cinematographic film.

Any other form of creative work is instantly subject to copyright the moment it is created in a material form. No registration is necessary.
(Literacy, Music, Sounds, Photographs, Software Codes)

This registration of a cinematographic film is only done for evidentiary purposes and is not a requirement for establishment of copyright.

The newly formed Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) was established through the amalgamation of the Office of OCIPE and CIPRO.

Main functions of CIPC is the Registration of Companies, Co-operatives and Intellectual Property rights and maintenance thereof.
(trade marks, patents, designs and copyright registration)

Cinematographic Film Copyright Costs

The costs of registering copyright in a cinematographic film is R3 500.00 (VAT exclusive).

Copyright for a cinematographic film are registered with the CIPC (previously known as CIPRO).

Cinematographic Film Copyright Registration

Contact our copyright attorneys at Smit & Van Wyk, Inc. regarding your cinematographic film copyright registration at enquiries@svw.co.za, or complete the form below.
This is not an official booking, just a contact request.

CONTACT DETAILS

Your Name (required)

Your Contact Number (required)

Your Email (required)

FILM

Title of the film

Category (Genre)

Language

Colour
 Colour  Black & White

Running time

Full name of author

Full name of producer

Full name of director

Place where film was made

Date on which film was lawfully made available to the public (if applicable)

Place of first publication (if applicable)

Names of principal players or narrator (if applicable)


Storyline

Any marks / trade marks / features of the film

Place(s) where the film may be viewed and conditions (if applicable)

COPYRIGHT OWNER

Full name(s) of applicant(s)

Address(es) of applicant(s)

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PLEASE NOTE THAT PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. PRICES ARE ONLY AN INDICATION. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR A FORMAL QUOTATION.

Feel free to contact us should you have any questions or require assistance with copyright registration and infringement matters.

Contact details for Smit & Van Wyk:

Tel:
+27 (0) 12 349 7800

Fax:
+27 (0) 86 619 0493

E-mail:
enquiries@svw.co.za

Physical Address / Courier:
Block A Apex Corporate Park
Quintin Brand Street
Persequor Technopark
Meiring Naudé Avenue
Pretoria
0184
South Africa

Articles about Copyright Registration:

Copyright Registrations

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