This comprehensive and authoritative book provides an in-depth analysis of copyright law in Malaysia. In this third edition, the text has been thoroughly updated to include the latest developments in copyright law, including the Copyright (Amendment) Act 2022.

Through its 14 chapters, this book covers a wide range of topics, from creative ideas and intellectual property to remedies and performers’ rights. The book also examines the copyright position of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and discusses the latest cases up to early 2024. Additionally, it explores exceptions and limitations in light of technological advancements, such as data scraping and text mining, and covers the recent accession and revision to the Marrakesh Treaty. The book provides in-depth analysis of remedies, including statutory damages, and includes updates on the copyright tribunal and collective management organisation.

Whether you are a legal practitioner, an academic, a judicial officer, or an intellectual property agent, this book provides the scholarly insights and practical guidance needed to navigate the evolving landscape of copyright law in Malaysia

Key Features

• Incorporates the latest cases up to 2024.
• Discusses the latest statutory amendments, including the Copyright (Amendment) Acts 2020 and 2022.
• Examines the copyright position of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Malaysia, comparing it to the stances of the US, Canada, Australia, UK, European Union, India and Hong Kong.
• Dedicates a new chapter on “Exclusive Rights: Communication to the Public”, covering topics like linking, framing, P2P file sharing, ISP liability, and notice-and-takedown procedures.
• Explores exceptions and limitations on technological advancements, such as data scraping and text mining.
• Covers the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled, and Malaysia's recent accession and revision to it.
• Analyses the latest revisions to remedies, including statutory damages (compensatory and non-compensatory).
• Includes updates on the Copyright Tribunal and collective management organisations.

Table of Contents

1. Creative Ideas and Intellectual Property
2. Subject Matter of Copyright
3. Subject Matter of Protection: Computer Programs
4. Subject Matter of Protection: Artistic Work and Design Drawings
5. Qualification for Protection
6. Authorship and Ownership
7. Dealings in Copyright Work
8. Exclusive Rights of the Copyright Owner
9. Exclusive Rights: Communication to the Public
10. Infringement
11. Permitted Acts and Exceptions
12. Moral Rights
13. Remedies
14. Performers’ Right, Copyright Tribunal and Collective Management Organisations