Copyright Bill
Table of Contents
Long Title
Enacting Formula
Part I PRELIMINARY
1 Short title and commencement
2 Application
3 Application to the Government
4 Copyright not to subsist except by virtue of this Act
5 Savings of rights of the Government, etc.
6 Operation of other laws
Part II INTERPRETATION
7 Interpretation
8 Residence
9 Acts comprised in copyright
10 Acts done in relation to substantial part of work or other subject-matter deemed to be done in relation to the whole
11 References to acts done with licence of owner of copyright
12 References to partial assignment of copyright
13 Libraries established or conducted for profit
14 Names under which work is published
15 Reproduction of works
16 Provisions relating to the making of a work or other subject-matter
17 Sound recordings and records
18 References to sounds and visual images embodied in an article
19 Provisions relating to broadcasting
20 Cable programmes
21 Performance
22 Performance of works or other subject-matter by students, etc.
23 Publication
24 Ownership of copyright for particular purposes
Part III COPYRIGHT IN ORIGINAL LITERARY, DRAMATIC, MUSICAL AND ARTISTIC WORKS
Division 1 Nature, Duration and Ownership of Copyright in Works
25 Nature of copyright in original works
26 Original works in which copyright subsists
27 Duration of copyright in original works
28 Duration of copyright in anonymous and pseudonymous work
29 Ownership of copyright in original works
Division 2 Infringement of Copyright in Works
30 Infringement by doing acts comprised in the copyright
31 Infringement by importation for sale or hire
32 Infringement by sale and other dealings
33 Infringement by permitting place of public entertainment to be used for performance of work
34 Infringing copies made on machines installed in libraries and archives
Division 3 Acts not Constituting Infringements of Copyright Works
35 Fair dealing for purpose of research or study
36 Fair dealing for purpose of criticism or review
37 Fair dealing for purpose of reporting current events
38 Reproduction for purpose of judicial proceedings or professional advice
39 Back-up copy of computer program
40 Inclusion of works in collections for use by places of education
Division 4 Acts not Constituting Infringements of Copyright in Literary, Dramatic and Musical Works
41 Reading or recitation in public or for a broadcast
42 Performance at premises where persons reside or sleep, etc.
43 Reproduction for purpose of broadcasting
Division 5 Copying of Works in Libraries
44 Interpretation
45 Copying by libraries and archives for users
46 Copying by libraries or archives for other libraries or archives
47 Copying of unpublished works in libraries or archives
48 Copying of works for preservation and other purposes
49 Publication of unpublished works kept in libraries
50 Application of Division to illustrations accompanying articles and other works
Division 6 Copying of Works in Educational Institutions
51 Multiple copying of insubstantial portions of works
52 Multiple copying under statutory licence by educational institutions
53 Application of Division to illustrations accompanying articles and other works
Division 7 Copying of Works in Institution Assisting Handicapped Readers
54 Multiple copying under statutory licence by institutions assisting handicapped readers
Division 8 Recording of Musical Works
55 Interpretation
56 Conditions upon which manufacturer may make records of musical work
57 Amount of royalty
58 Provisions relating to royalty where two or more works are on the one record
59 Revision of royalty and minimum royalty
60 Conditions upon which manufacturer may include part of a literary or dramatic work in a record of a musical work
61 Making inquiries in relation to previous records
62 Application of Division in relation to record of part of a work
63 Sections 56 and 60 to be disregarded in determining whether an infringement has been committed by the importation of records
Division 9 Acts not Constituting Infringements of Copyright in Artistic Works
64 Sculptures and certain other works in public places
65 Buildings and models of buildings
66 Incidental filming or televising of artistic works
67 Publication of artistic works
68 Artistic works included in a cable programme
69 Reproduction for purpose of including work in television broadcast or cable programme
70 Reproduction of work in different dimensions
71 Reproduction of part of work in later work
72 Reconstruction of buildings
Division 10 Designs
73 Interpretation
74 Special exception in respect of industrial design
Division 11 Works of Joint Authorship
75 References to all of joint authors
76 References to any one or more of joint authors
77 References to whichever of joint authors died last
78 Works of joint authorship published under pseudonyms
79 Copyright to subsist in joint works without regard to any author who is an unqualified person
80 Inclusion of joint works in collections for use in places of education
Part IV COPYRIGHT IN SUBJECT-MATTER OTHER THAN WORKS
Division 1 Preliminary
81 Interpretation
Division 2 Nature of Copyright in Subject-Matter other than Works
82 Nature of copyright in sound recordings
83 Nature of copyright in cinematograph films
84 Nature of copyright in television broadcasts and sound broadcasts
85 Nature of copyright in cable programmes
86 Nature of copyright in published editions of works
Division 3 Subject-Matter, other than Works, in which Copyright subsists
87 Sound recordings in which copyright subsists
88 Cinematograph films in which copyright subsists
89 Television broadcasts and sound broadcasts in which copyright subsists
90 Cable programmes in which copyright subsists
91 Published editions of works in which copyright subsists
Division 4 Duration of Copyright in Subject-Matter other than Works
92 Duration of copyright in sound recordings
93 Duration of copyright in cinematograph films
94 Duration of copyright in television broadcasts and sound broadcasts
95 Duration of copyright in cable programmes
96 Duration of copyright in published editions of works
Division 5 Ownership of Copyright in Subject-Matter other than Works
97 Ownership of copyright in sound recordings
98 Ownership of copyright in cinematograph films
99 Ownership of copyright in television broadcasts and sound broadcasts
100 Ownership of copyright in cable programmes
101 Ownership of copyright in published editions of works
Division 6 Infringement of Copyright in Subject-Matter other than Works
102 Infringement by doing acts comprised in copyright
103 Infringement by importation for sale or hire
104 Infringement by sale and other dealings
105 Acts done for purposes of judicial proceeding
106 Making of a copy of the sound recording for purposes of broadcasting
107 Provisions relating to cinematograph films
108 Filming or recording broadcasts or programmes for private and domestic use
109 Reproductions of editions of work
Division 7 Miscellaneous
110 Copyrights to subsist independently
Part V REMEDIES FOR INFRINGEMENTS OF COPYRIGHT
111 Interpretation
Division 2 Actions by Owner of Copyright
112 Actions for infringement
113 Rights of owner of copyright in respect of infringing copies
Division 3 Proceedings where Copyright is subject to Exclusive Licence
114 Interpretation
115 Application
116 Rights of exclusive licensee
117 Joinder of owner or exclusive licensee as a party
118 Defences available against exclusive licensee
119 Assessment of damages where exclusive licence granted
120 Apportionment of profits between owner and exclusive licensee
121 Separate actions in relation to the same infringement
122 Liability for costs
Division 4 Proof of Facts in Copyright Proceedings
123 Presumptions as to subsistence and ownership of copyright
124 Presumptions in relation to authorship of work
125 Presumptions in relation to publisher of work
126 Presumptions where author has died
127 Evidence in relation to recordings
128 Presumptions in relation to maker of film
Division 5 Offences
129 Offences
130 Powers of police officer
131 Advertisement for supply of infringing copies of computer programs
132 Court for trial of offences
Division 6 Miscellaneous
133 Limitation of actions in respect of infringement of copyright
134 Restriction of importation of copies of works
Part VI COMPULSORY LICENCES FOR TRANSLATION AND REPRODUCTION OF CERTAIN WORKS
135 Licence to produce and publish translations
136 Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purposes
137 Termination of licences issued under this Part
138 Discontinuation of this Part
Part VII THE COPYRIGHT TRIBUNAL
139 Interpretation
140 Cases to which licence schemes apply
Division 2 Constitution of the Tribunal
141 Establishment of Tribunal
142 Tenure of office
143 Minister may appoint any person to act for absent member, etc.
144 Quorum
145 Decision of Tribunal
146 Sittings of Tribunal
Division 3 Inquiries by, and Applications and References to, the Tribunal
147 Inquiries into royalty payable in respect of records of musical works
148 Applications to Tribunal for determination of remuneration payable to owner of copyright for copies made under statutory licence
149 Applications to Tribunal for apportionment of royalty in respect of a record
150 Reference of proposed licence schemes to Tribunal
151 Reference of existing licence schemes to Tribunal
152 Further reference of licence schemes to Tribunal
153 Application to Tribunal in relation to licences
154 Effect of licence schemes being continued in operation pending order of Tribunal
155 Effect of order of Tribunal in relation to licences
156 Attorney-General may make application for suspension order
157 Application to revoke suspension orders
158 Interim orders
159 Reference of questions of law to the High Court
160 Agreements or awards not affected
Division 4 Procedure and Evidence
161 Proceedings to be in public except in special circumstances
162 Application may be made to Tribunal by the agent of the copyright owner
163 Procedure
164 Mistakes or errors in orders of Tribunal
165 Regulations as to procedure
166 Power to take evidence on oath
167 Evidence in form of written statement
168 Representation
Division 5 Miscellaneous
169 Protection of members and witnesses
170 Disobedience to summons, etc.
171 Contempt of Tribunal, etc.
172 Cost of Proceedings
173 Proof of orders of Tribunal
Part VIII EXTENSION OR RESTRICTION OF ACT
174 Application of Act to countries other than Singapore
175 Provisions as to international organisations
176 Denial of copyright to citizens of countries not giving adequate protection to Singapore works
Part IX FALSE ATTRIBUTION OF AUTHORSHIP
177 Interpretation
178 Duty not to attribute falsely the authorship of a work
179 Duty not to attribute falsely the authorship of altered work
180 Duty not to attribute falsely the authorship of reproduction of artistic work
181 Breach of duty not committed if act done outside Singapore or done with permission
182 Action for breach of duty
183 Saving of other rights and remedies
Part X MISCELLANEOUS
184 Assignments and licences in respect of copyright
185 Prospective ownership of copyright
186 Copyright to pass under will with unpublished work
187 Provisions as to Government copyright
188 Reception of broadcasts or cable programmes
189 Use of works and broadcasts for educational purposes
190 Regulations
191 Repeal, U.K. 1911 c. 46
192 Consequential amendment
Part XI TRANSITIONAL
193 Interpretation
194 References to making of works, recordings and films
195 References in other laws or instruments to copyright
196 Application
197 Authorship of photographs
198 Publication
Division 2 Original Works
199 Expired copyright not to revive
200 Original works in which copyright subsists
201 Duration of copyright in photographs
202 Ownership of copyright
203 Infringement by importation, sale and other dealings
204 Recording of musical works
205 Publication of artistic works
206 Reconstruction of buildings
207 Industrial designs
208 Reproduction of work upon payment of royalties
Division 3 Subject-Matter other than Works
209 Sound recordings
210 Cinematograph films
211 Application of Act to dramatic works and photographs comprised in cinematograph films
212 Television broadcasts and sound broadcasts
213 Published editions of works
214 Infringement by importation, sale and other dealings
Division 4 Miscellaneous
215 Actions for infringement
216 Infringing copies
217 Actions where copyright subject to exclusive licence
218 Offences
219 Limitation of actions
220 Restriction of importation of printed copies of works
221 References and applications to Tribunal in relation to licence schemes
222 Duration of Government copyright in photographs
223 Duration of Government copyright in recordings
224 Government copyright in films
225 Works made or published by international organisations
226 Subject-matter, other than original works, made or published by international organisations
227 False attribution of authorship of work
228 Assignments and licences
229 Bequests
Division 5 Works made before 1st July 1912
230 Interpretation
231 Application
232 Rights conferred by Copyright Act 1911
233 Performing rights
234 Contributions to periodicals
235 Assignments and licences
THE SCHEDULE False Registration of Industrial Designs
Explanatory Statement
Expenditure of Public Money