Copyright_law_of_Nepal
Copyright law of Nepal
Copyright law in Nepal
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. Copyright Law of Nepal has additionally explored the Economic and Moral Rights of a Copyright Work and rights allocated to all relevant copyright owners.[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 It repealed the previous Copyright Act, 2022 (1965).[3] The New Act has provisions concerning the acquisition and protection of Copyright, rights vested in the Copyright Owner, Crimes related to Copyright Infringement and the process of Transferring Copyright.[4]