First published in 1987, this comprehensive but concise publication has established itself as the leading authority in its field, quoted in court judgments and relied on by legal practitioners and professionals in diverse fields. Written by a practising attorney of many years’ standing, the Handbook of South African Copyright Law is a rare marriage of practical experience and meticulous scholarship.

This publication is updated to reflect the latest developments in copyright law.

Publication Reviews:

"...A succinct and intelligible overview of our copyright law." BJ du Toit, TSAR

"This loose-leaf publication should be in the private library of every company secretary, financial director and legal advisor." Boardroom, Vol 4

• Synopsis of the law of copyright and ancillary matters
• Table of Cases
• Digest of South African Authorities
• Transitional provisions of the Copyright Act, 1978
• Compendium of Legislation
• Precedents

• Lawyers
• Media and publishing professionals
• Advertising agencies
• Management consultancies
• Libraries

• Comprehensive concise synopsis of the law of copyright
• Digest of South African case law and literature on copyright
• Compendium of legislation in full text
  - South Africa’s 1916, 1965 and 1978 Acts, related Acts and regulations
  - The British Copyright Act, 1911
  - NEW The Intellectual Property from Publicly Financed Research & Development Act 51 of 2008, and Regulations in terms thereof
  - International documents including the Brussels and Paris texts of the Berne Convention