REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA
Smit & Van Wyk, Inc. intellectual property attorneys specialize in copyright litigation, U.S copyright registrations, and film copyright registrations in most African countries including Angola.
COPYRIGHT
COPYRIGHT PROTECTION
Applications
Automatic copyright protection once the work is created in a material form.
Application Requirements
None
Copyright Requirements
Created in a material form
Original and unique
Work Requirements
Books, pamphlets, magazines, newspapers , other writings
Conferences, lectures, speeches and sermons
Cinematographic films
Dramatic works
Databases, Computer programs
Paintin, Sculptures
Plans, sketches and plastic works relating to architecture, town planning, geography or other sciences
Pictures, Photography
Pantomimes and choreographic works
Works of applied art, industrial designs and works of design
Works of drawing, tapestry, ceramics, tile, engraving, lithography and architecture
Protection Duration
Photographs & applied art:
The life of the copyright holder and 25 years after his death.
All other:
The life of the copyright holder and 50 years after his death.
Copyright Renewals
No
COPYRIGHT LICENSING
The copyright holder (licensor) grants another party (licensee) permission or authorization to use the copyright protected work. This is an agreement between the two parties and may require the licensee to pay the copyright holder (licensor) royalties.
COPYRIGHT OFFICE
COPYRIGHT DOWNLOADS
CONTACT US
Tel:
+27 12 349 7800
E-mail:
enquiries@svw.co.za
Physical Address
Block A
Apex Corporate Park
Quintin Brand Street
Persequor Technopark
Meiring Naudé Avenue
Pretoria
0184
South Africa