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Section 107 then lists four factors that are to be included in the determination of whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use. The purpose of this study is to gain insight on the zimbabwean copyright law and its effectiveness in protecting music composers intellectual property rights. Authority of attorneygeneral required for institution of criminal proceedings. Protection of created work is automatic with effect from the date of creation of the work. A guide to media law in zimbabwe by geoff feltoe preface this is a revised and updated version of the a guide to press law in zimbabwe published by the legal resources foundation of zimbabwe. Misazimbabwe, 84 mcchlery avenue eastlea, p o box hr 81 harare tel. As this guide covers the law relating to both print and electronic media this new edition has been entitled a guide to media law in zimbabwe. In zimbabwe, these economic rights start from the date of creation of the works.
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