Illegal Remixers copyright infringement is getting out of hand in SA do not just remix a song without permission & put your link. You will be penalised. SA Copyright Law Penalties for copyright infringement The author or holder of his/her license (in some cases) can take legal action where there is an infringement of his/her rights. The remedies provided include delivery of the infringing material, damages and an interdict preventing further infringement of his/her rights. The courts have the power to award additional damages where there has been a flagrant infringement of copyright. The Copyright Act also makes provision for criminal penalties - a fine (of R5 000) and/or imprisonment of up to three years per infringement for a first conviction. The maximum fine and/or imprisonment penalty for second conviction is R10 000 and/or five years, per infringement.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:13:43 +0000