NATURE
It is a legal right governed and established by relevant copyright law to protect the interests of the owner of an original work ; and it is a private property right exclusively controlled by the relevant copyright owner
VALUE
Cultural value:Creativity in a community, and in turn its culture, will be encouraged and promoted if copyright is adequately protected.
Economic value:Copyright works can be traded in both domestic and overseas markets if copyright is adequately protected. The economy will in turn be benefited.
COPYRIGHT WORKS
Copyright subsists in the following descriptions of work:
Original literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works;
Sound recording, films, broadcasting or cable programs;
The typographical arrangement of published editions.
MUSIC RELATED COPYRIGHT WORKS
Melody
Termed as “musical work” in Macau Copyright Law
Lyrics
Termed as “literary work” in Macau Copyright Law
Cassette, CD, MD and similar audio products
Termed as “sound recording” in Macau Copyright Law
DURATION OF PROTECTION FOR MUSIC
Musical & Literary Work, i.e. melody and lyrics
Until 50 years after the creator dies
Sound Recording, i.e. cassette, CD,MD, etc.
Until 50 years after it is manufactured