Copyright law of Nepal

Copyright law in Nepal

The Copyright Act, 2002
प्रतिलिपि अधिकार ऐन, २०५९

Parliament of Nepal

Long title

* An act made to provide for copyright.

Citation| Act No. 8 of 2059 (2002)
Enacted by| Parliament of Nepal
Enacted| 15 August 2002
Royal assent| 15 August 2002
Commenced| 15 August 2002
Amended by
Some Nepal Acts relating to Export and Import and Intellectual Property Act, 2063 (2006)
Status: Current legislation

The Copyright law of Nepal governs copyright, the right to control the use and distribution of artistic and creative works in Nepal and also encourages the creation of art and culture by rewarding authors and artists with a set of exclusive rights.[1] It is embodied in the Copyright Act, 2059 (2002), the Copyright Rule, 2061 (2004) and their amendments. Nepal Copyright Registrar's Office handles copyright registration, recording of copyright transfers and other administrative aspects of copyright law. Copyright Law of Nepal has additionally explored the Economic and Moral Rights of a Copyright Work and rights allocated to all relevant copyright owners.[2]

The Copyright Act, 2002 (Nepali: प्रतिलिपि अधिकार ऐन, २०५९) was enacted by Parliament of Nepal and came into force on 15 August 2002. It repealed the previous Copyright Act, 2022 (1965).[3] The New Act has provisions concerning the acquisition and protection of Copyright, rights vested in the Copyright Owner, Crimes related to Copyright Infringement and the process of Transferring Copyright.[4]

## Economic rights[edit]

According to the law, the owner of copyright shall have the exclusive right to reproduce, translate, revise or amend, sell, distribute or rent, broadcast or communicate the work to the general public. These rights are given for one time, it cannot be reissued once the duration is over.

## Moral rights[edit]

The author is entitled for his lifetime, irrespective of the validity of the copyright, to get his/her name mentioned in copies of the work or in his/her work where it is used publicly and to make necessary amendment or revision in the work.[citation needed]

## Duration of copyright[edit]

* Sound recording, broadcasting and performance -up to 50 years from the date of first publication
* Art and photographs- up to 25 years from the date of first publication
* Books - up to 50 years from the death of last surviving author

## Reproduction[edit]

* Reproduction is allowed freely for educational purposes with citation to the source.

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Copyright Protection in Nepal". Solar Law Associates. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
2. ^ "Copyright Law in Nepal (2080) - Imperial Law Associates | Corporate Law Firm in Nepal". www.lawimperial.com. 2023-11-29. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
3. ^ "Nepal moves towards new copyright legislation". AccessMyLibrary via BBC Monitoring. February 12, 2003. Archived from the original on September 19, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
4. ^ "Highlights of the Copyright Act 2059: Copyright Law in Nepal - Law Neeti Associates". 2023-10-28. Retrieved 2024-02-18.

## External links[edit]

* Official website of Nepal Copyright Registrar's Office
* Copyright Act, 2059 (2002): PDF
* Copyright Rule, 2061 (2004): PDF

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