Lawgist30Licences by owners of copyright
The owner of the copyright in any existing work of the prospective owner of the copyright in any future work may grant any interest in the right by licence in 1[writing by him] or by his duly authorised agent:
Provided that in the case of a licence relating to copyright in any future work, the licence shall take effect only when the work comes into existence.
Explanation.--Where a person to whom a licence relating to copyright in any future work is granted under this section dies before the work comes into existence, his legal representatives shall, in the absence of any provision to the contrary in the licence, be entitled to the benefit of the licence.
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1. Subs. by Act 27 of 2012, s. 14, for "writing signed by him" (w.e.f. 21-6-2012).
- 30 Licences by owners of copyright
- 30A Application of sections 19
- 31 Compulsory licence in works withheld from public
- 31A Compulsory licence in unpublished or published works
- 31B Compulsory licence for benefit of disabled
- 31C Statutory licence for cover versions
- 31D Statutory licence for broadcasting of literary and musical works and sound recording
- 32 Licence to produce and publish translations
- 32A Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purposes
- 32B Termination of licences issued under this Chapter
