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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.<ref>{{cite web
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| title = Copyright Protection in Nepal
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| publisher = Solar Law Associates
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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.

==References==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.nepalcopyright.gov.np/ Official website of Nepal Copyright Registrar's Office]
* [http://www.lawcommission.gov.np/en/documents/2015/08/copyright-act-2059-2002.pdf Copyright Act, 2059 (2002): PDF]
* [http://www.lawcommission.gov.np/en/documents/2015/08/copyright-rules-2061-2004.pdf Copyright Rule, 2061 (2004): PDF]

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| short_title = The Copyright Act, 2002<br>प्रतिलिपि अधिकार ऐन, २०५९
| short_title = The Copyright Act, 2002<br>प्रतिलिपि अधिकार ऐन, २०५९
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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.<ref>{{cite web
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| url = http://ipnepal.com.np/copyright-protection-in-nepal/
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| title = Copyright Protection in Nepal
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| publisher = Solar Law Associates
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| accessdate = February 18, 2013}}</ref>
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. In Nepal, the Copyright Act of 2059 B.S. defines a “Copyright Work” as any original and intellectual work in literature, art, science, or any other field. The author of such a work is known as the Copyright Owner and is entitled to various rights, including Economic Rights, Moral Rights, and Royalty Rights.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-11 |title=Intellectual Property Rights in Nepal {{!}} Axion Partners |url=https://lawaxion.com/intellectual-property-rights-in-nepal/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |language=en-US}}</ref>


The '''''Copyright Act, 2002''''' ({{lang-ne|प्रतिलिपि अधिकार ऐन, २०५९}}) is the statute governing [[Copyright law of Nepal|copyright law in Nepal]]. It was enacted by [[Parliament of Nepal]] and came into force on 15 August 2002. It repealed the previous [[Copyright Act, 2022 (1965)]].<ref>{{cite web
The ''Copyright Act, 2002'' ({{langx|ne|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)''.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-22390652_ITM/
| url = http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-22390652_ITM/
| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130919150630/http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-22390652_ITM/
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| archive-date = September 19, 2013
| title = Nepal moves towards new copyright legislation.
| title = Nepal moves towards new copyright legislation.
| date = February 12, 2003
| date = February 12, 2003
| publisher = [[AccessMyLibrary]] via [[BBC Monitoring]]
| publisher = AccessMyLibrary via [[BBC Monitoring]]
| accessdate = February 18, 2013}}</ref>
| accessdate = February 18, 2013}}</ref>

Nepal also has a trademark regime in Nepal embodied in the Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 2022 (1965) whereby a person can obtain ownership of the trademark for their business by registering it within the Department under Section 18 of the Act. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-15 |title=Trademark Registration Process In Nepal {{!}} CompanyNP |url=https://companynp.com/trademark-registration-process-in-nepal/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |language=en-US}}</ref> However, the business<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Online Company Registration Process in Nepal {{!}} Axion Partners |url=https://lawaxion.com/online-company-registration-process-in-nepal/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |language=en-US}}</ref> must either be registered under the Department of Small and Cottage Industries or Department of Industry.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-15 |title=Large Industry Registration Process In Nepal । BizNep: No.1 |url=https://companynp.com/industry-registration-process-in-nepal/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |language=en-US}}</ref> Patent law in Nepal provides legal protection for inventions and innovations. It grants inventors exclusive rights to their creations for a specified period.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Patent Law in Nepal: Patent Lawyer Nepal {{!}} Axion Partners |url=https://lawaxion.com/patent-law-in-nepal-patent-lawyer-nepal/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |language=en-US}}</ref> The Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022 (1965) governs patent law in Nepal.

==Economic rights==
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==
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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-15 |title=Copyright Registration Process In Nepal {{!}} CompanyNP |url=https://companynp.com/copyright-registration-process-in-nepal/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Duration of copyright==
* 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==
* Reproduction is allowed freely for educational purposes with citation to the source.


==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.nepalcopyright.gov.np/ Official website of Nepal Copyright Registrar's Office]
* [http://www.nepalcopyright.gov.np/ Official website of Nepal Copyright Registrar's Office]
* [http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=189129/ Copyright Act, 2059 (2002): Full text read online]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170117021037/http://www.lawcommission.gov.np/en/documents/2015/08/copyright-act-2059-2002.pdf Copyright Act, 2059 (2002): PDF]
* [http://www.lawcommission.gov.np/en/documents/Prevailing-Laws/Statutes---Acts/English/Copyright-Act-2059-(2002)/ Copyright Act, 2059 (2002): Full text download PDF]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170117021053/http://www.lawcommission.gov.np/en/documents/2015/08/copyright-rules-2061-2004.pdf Copyright Rule, 2061 (2004): PDF]


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Latest revision as of 16:55, 18 December 2024

The Copyright Act, 2002
प्रतिलिपि अधिकार ऐन, २०५९
Parliament of Nepal
  • An act made to provide for copyright.
CitationAct No. 8 of 2059 (2002)
Enacted byParliament of Nepal
Enacted15 August 2002
Royal assent15 August 2002
Commenced15 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. In Nepal, the Copyright Act of 2059 B.S. defines a “Copyright Work” as any original and intellectual work in literature, art, science, or any other field. The author of such a work is known as the Copyright Owner and is entitled to various rights, including Economic Rights, Moral Rights, and Royalty Rights.[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]

Nepal also has a trademark regime in Nepal embodied in the Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 2022 (1965) whereby a person can obtain ownership of the trademark for their business by registering it within the Department under Section 18 of the Act. [4] However, the business[5] must either be registered under the Department of Small and Cottage Industries or Department of Industry.[6] Patent law in Nepal provides legal protection for inventions and innovations. It grants inventors exclusive rights to their creations for a specified period.[7] The Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022 (1965) governs patent law in Nepal.

Economic rights

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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

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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.[8]

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  • 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

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

References

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  1. ^ "Copyright Protection in Nepal". Solar Law Associates. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  2. ^ "Intellectual Property Rights in Nepal | Axion Partners". 2024-12-11. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  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. ^ "Trademark Registration Process In Nepal | CompanyNP". 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  5. ^ "Online Company Registration Process in Nepal | Axion Partners". 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  6. ^ "Large Industry Registration Process In Nepal । BizNep: No.1". 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  7. ^ "Patent Law in Nepal: Patent Lawyer Nepal | Axion Partners". 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  8. ^ "Copyright Registration Process In Nepal | CompanyNP". 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
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