What is Copyright?
Copyright is a form of intellectual property protection granted to original works of authorship across various sectors, including, but not limited to, the cultural, arts, and technology industries. It serves as a legal instrument through which creators, authors, designers, and architects may protect their original works, encompassing literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works such as poetry, novels, films, songs, computer software, and architectural drawings.
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What works are Eligible for Copyright Protection?
Eligible
- Literary works
- Musical works
- Artistic works
- Film
- Sound recordings
- Broadcasts
- Derivative works and more
Not Eligible
- Idea
- Procedure
- Method of operation
- Mathematical concepts
A literary, musical or artistic work will not be eligible for copyright unless: (1) Sufficient effort has been expended to make the work original in character, and; (2) The work has been written down, recorded or otherwise reduced to material form.
Berne Convention.
Berne Convention gives automatic copyright protection to original works without the need for registration. A work is eligible for protection automatically upon the fulfillment of the following conditions:
- Sufficient effort has been expanded to make the work original in character
- The work has been written down, recorded or reduced to a material form
- The author is a qualified person, or the work is made in Malaysia, or the work is first published in Malaysia
Copyright Act 1987.
The principal legislation governing copyright protection in Malaysia is the Copyright Act 1987 (Act 332). The Act establishes a voluntary registration system for copyrighted works in Malaysia, the primary purpose of which is to identify and record the titles and ownership of such works. A certificate of registration issued under this system serves as prima facie evidence in a court of law and may be relied upon in proceedings concerning disputes related to the ownership or subsistence of copyright.
Common questions.
Browse the FAQ library for in-depth answers on registration, enforcement, costs, and international filing.