Supporting Documents & Statutes
The following are a list of complete Statutes relevant to COMP's Mandate and Functionality:-
Copyright Ordinance of Pakistan [1962]
The relevant chapters of the Copyright Ordinance [1962] include but are not limited to:
- Chapter II: Copyright, Ownership of Copyright and Rights of the Owner
- Chapter III: Term of Copyright
- Chapter IV: Rights of Broadcasting Organisations, Performers and Producers of Phonograms (Sound Recordings)
- Chapter VI: Performing Rights Societies
- Chapter VIII: Registration of Copyrights
- Chapter XIII: Infringement of Copyrights
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Ordinance [2002]
The relevant provisions of the PEMRA Ordinance [2002] include but are not limited to:
- S.20(g): Copyright Infringement
- S.29(1-6): Power to Authorise Inspection
- S.30: Power to vary conditions, suspend or revoke the licence
- S.33: Offences and Penalties
Intellectual Property Organisation of Pakistan Act [2012]
The relevant provisions of the IPO Act (2012) include but are not limited to:
- S.13: Powers and Functions of the Organisation
- S.14: Intellectual Property Rights Advocacy
- S.37: Authorities to assist and aid the Organisation