Re-balancing artists’ rights in cell phone ringtones? An analysis of Tanzanian copyright

Makulilo, Alex (2013) Re-balancing artists’ rights in cell phone ringtones? An analysis of Tanzanian copyright. Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice, 2013, , Vol. 8 (No. 6). pp. 474-479. ISSN http://jiplp.oxfordjournals.org

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Abstract

The aim of this article is to analyse copyright issues arising from the use of musical works as cell phone ringtones in the Tanzanian music industry. The point of departure for discussion is the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, Cap 218 R. E 2002. The author argues that business practice does not correspond to the provisions of this Act in the context of cell phone ringtones. As a result, Tanzanian artists and the government lose revenue.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: 300 Social Sciences > 340 Law
Divisions: Faculty of Law > Department of Civil and Criminal law
Depositing User: Mr Azizi Kagugu
Date Deposited: 04 Oct 2013 07:29
Last Modified: 04 Oct 2013 07:29
URI: http://repository.out.ac.tz/id/eprint/367

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