Copyright issues and the fight against piracy

An understanding of both local and international copyright is important to anyone who is involved in the production chain of literary and artistic works. Without knowledge of one's rights in copyright law in Europe and how it interfaces with the South African copyright environment, one is in danger of losing one's creative work and its financial benefits to unscrupulous people and companies.

The French Embassy has compiled a two-day seminar programme which draws on French and South African copyright expertise. The French Embassy is also pleased to announce that Hélène de Montluc of the French Ministry of Culture and a renowned European expert in literary and artistic property will be addressing the seminar. As a main guest, the seminar will also feature MacDonal Netshitenzhe of the South African Ministry of Trade and Industry.

Please note that the Copyright Seminar is free and that space is limited. Access will only be possible on confirmed invitation.

Public seminar programme: Thursday, 19 September 2002

Chair person: Mr. Coenraad Visser, lawyer, expert on copyright

Bilateral political inauguration

French Embassy Introduction
Mrs. Hélène de Montluc, French Ministry of Culture, expert in literary and artistic property
Mr. MacDonald Netshitenzhe, South African Department of Trade and Industry

Literary and artistic property in France

Chair: Mrs. Hélène de Montluc
French approach on copyright (le droit d'auteur)
Place for intellectual property in global economy
Judicial answer for copyright discrepancies

Lunch at Hyatt

Situation of intellectual property and its protection in South Africa

Chair: Mr. MacDonald Netshitenzhe
Current political approach
Role of private companies involved in copyright activities
Protection of African folklore

On Friday September 20, some private round tables will focus on specific thematic discussions.

NB: A glossary explaining the French and Anglo-Saxon approach on copyright keywords will be provided to every participant of the seminar, courtesy of The French Embassy and Screen Africa.

The importance of the Copyright Seminar will be recorded in a full report in Screen Africa.

RESERVATION DETAILS FOR THE FREE COPYRIGHT SEMINAR:

DAY 1 OF COPYRIGHT SEMINAR

Date: Thursday, 19 September 2002
Venue: Hyatt Hotel, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Registration & welcome refreshments: 9:30 am
Morning programme: 10:00 am
Luncheon: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Afternoon Programme: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

RSVP BY FRIDAY 30 AUGUST TO: Deliwe Xorile at E-mail

For further information:

Gauthier Gay, Audiovisual Department, French Embassy
E-mail : Tel : (012) 429-7048

Angela van Schalkwyk/ Deliwe Xorile, Screen Africa
E-mail : Tel : (011) 884-3162