The Copyright Policy establishes the Company's ownership and protection of copyright and intellectual property created during the course of employment. It provides clear guidelines on the ownership, assignment, and protection of copyrighted works, inventions, documentation, software, designs, and other intellectual property developed by employees. The policy ensures compliance with South African copyright legislation while safeguarding the Company's intellectual assets, defining employee obligations regarding copyright ownership, and protecting the organisation's commercial interests during and after the employment relationship.

What's Included

1. Introduction

• Purpose of the policy
• Importance of intellectual property
• Protection of copyrighted works
• Company commitment to innovation and creativity

2. Copyright Policy

• Ownership of copyright
• Employee obligations
• Assignment of copyright
• Moral rights
• Protection of original works
• Compliance with the Copyright Act
• Intellectual property warranties

3. Intellectual Property Rights

• Ownership of documentation and designs
• Ownership of inventions and developments
• Assignment of intellectual property
• Copyright following termination of employment
• Protection of company intellectual assets