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Copyright and Related Issues: IP Policies

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

WIPO Policy

Policy

USPTO Copyright Policy

Copyright Policy, Creativity, and Innovation in the Digital Economy: The Dept. of Commerce Internet Policy Task Force (July 2013)

Declarations

South Africa - IP Policy 2018 - Phase 1

Intellectual Property Policy of the Republic of South Africa - Phase 1 (2018)

Articles on SA IP Policy Draft 2017

Commentary on the Draft Intellectual Property Policy of the Republic of South Africa Phase 1 2017 (Anton Mostert Chair of IP Law, Stellenbosch Univ.)

Some Submissions on Intellectual Property Consultative Framework 2016 (South Africa)

Draft SA IP Policy 2013

Draft National Policy on Intellectual Property 2013

Comments submitted on SA IP Policy (2013)

Articles on Draft SA IP Policy (2013)