Punishments for infringement of Copyright in Pakistan


Top Law Firms in Karachi PakistanPenalty for unauthorised reproduction or distribution of counterfeit copies of sound recording and cinematographic work shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.

Penalty for exploitation and appropriation of recording or audiovisual work intended for private use shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.

Penalty for making copies or reproduction in excess of those authorized by the copyright owner or his successor in title shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.

Penalty of unauthorized rental of cinematographic works and computer programs shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.

Possession of plates for purpose of making infringing copies shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.

Penalty for making false entries in the Register, etc., or producing or tendering false evidence shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.

Penalty for making false statements for the purpose of deceiving or influencing any authority or officer shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.

Penalty for making false statements for the purpose of deceiving or influencing any authority or officer shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.

False attribution or authorship, etc. shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.

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