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Copyright and Related Issues: State Ownership (Section 21(2) of the SA Copyright Act)

This Libguide is a useful guide on international, regional and South African copyright and related issues.

State Ownership or International Organization

Ownership of any copyright conferred by section 5 (which relates to ownership by the State or certain international organizations) shall initially vest in the State or the international organization concerned, and not in the author.