I’m regularly asked by developers and small business owners – who owns the copyright in my new app? The answer, as with most legal questions is: ‘it depends’. South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal in 2008 noted that copyright cases relating to computer programs are notoriously difficult. In South Africa, copyright is regulated by the Copyright … Continue reading Copyright: the basics for small business owners and app developers
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No Monkey Business – who owns a selfie taken by an animal?
No Monkey Business – who owns a selfie taken by an animal? Naruto – a Macaque in Indonesia. The animal took this selfie with a photographer’s camera. David Slater via Wikimedia Commons Many of us see animals – and particularly domestic pets – as more than just “things”. However, in South African law, an animal … Continue reading No Monkey Business – who owns a selfie taken by an animal?
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