COPYRIGHT ORDINANCE
PART II—DIVISION I
Section 20
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end of the calendar year in which it is first so made
available.
(5) Subsections (2) and (3) apply if the identity of any of those
persons becomes known before the end of the period specified
in subsection (4)(a) or (b).
(6) For the purposes of subsection (4) making available to the
public includes—
(a) showing in public;
(b) making available of copies of a work to the public
within the meaning of section 26; or
(c) being broadcast or included in a cable programme
service,
but in determining generally for the purposes of that
subsection whether a film has been made available to the
public no account is to be taken of any unauthorized act.
(7) If in any case there is no person falling within subsection
(2)(a) to (d) the above provisions do not apply and copyright
expires at the end of the period of 50 years from the end of
the calendar year in which the film was made.
(8) For the purposes of this section the identity of any of the
persons referred to in subsection (2)(a) to (d) is to be regarded
as unknown if it is not possible for a person to ascertain his
identity by reasonable inquiry; but if the identity of any such
person is once known it shall not subsequently be regarded as
unknown.
[cf. 1988 c. 48 s. 13B U.K.]
20.
Duration of copyright in broadcasts and cable programmes
(1) The following provisions have effect with respect to the
duration of copyright in a broadcast or cable programme.
Last updated date
3.3.2014