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Part 3 · Copyright in Works

108. Nature of copyright

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(1)

Where a copyright owner has the exclusive right to do an act —

(a)

the right is a right to exclude others from doing that act (or authorising the doing of that act) without the authorisation of the copyright owner; and

(b)

it is declared that the right is not a positive right of the copyright owner to do that act.

(2)

To avoid doubt, where a copyright owner has the right to be paid equitable remuneration for the doing of an act, the right is not a positive right of the copyright owner to do that act.

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Part 4

Protection of Performances

Part 5

Permitted Uses of Copyright Works and Protected Performances

Part 6

Remedies for and Border Enforcement Measures Against Rights Infringements

Part 7

Additional Rights Relating to Copyright Works and Protected Performances

Part 8

Offences

Part 9

Regulation of Collective Management Organisations

Part 10

Copyright Tribunals

Part 11

Miscellaneous

Part 12

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