| NATURE |
| It is a legal right governed and established by relevant copyright law to protect the interests of the owner of an original work ; and it is a private property right exclusively controlled by the relevant copyright owner |
| VALUE |
| Cultural value：Creativity in a community, and in turn its culture, will be encouraged and promoted if copyright is adequately protected. Economic value：Copyright works can be traded in both domestic and overseas markets if copyright is adequately protected. The economy will in turn be benefited. |
| COPYRIGHT WORKS |
| Copyright subsists in the following descriptions of work: Original literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works; Sound recording, films, broadcasting or cable programs; The typographical arrangement of published editions. |
| MUSIC RELATED COPYRIGHT WORKS | |
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Melody Termed as “musical work” in Macau Copyright Law |
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Lyrics Termed as “literary work” in Macau Copyright Law |
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Cassette, CD, MD and similar audio products Termed as “sound recording” in Macau Copyright Law |
| DURATION OF PROTECTION FOR MUSIC | |
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Musical & Literary Work, i.e. melody and lyrics Until 50 years after the creator dies |
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Sound Recording, i.e. cassette, CD,MD, etc. Until 50 years after it is manufactured |
