SECOND SCHEDULE OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT CAP 130

Question 1

How does reproduction vary in ROM and RAM?

Answer 1

ROM reproduction is permanent reproduction.
RAM reproduction is temporary reproduction.

Question 2

Is sharing a book in PDF form reproduction and is it infringement?

Answer 2

It is reproduction but for infringement, the proximity of sharing matters.

Question 3

Why do we need to have specific infringements for computer programs?

Answer 3

a. For computer programs, the sale of goods contract translates to the attainment of a license. A license is more restrictive than the power one gets from a normal commercial sale of goods.
b. They help intervene where government interventions play a role.

Question 4

What is non-literary copying?

Answer 4

You do not have access to the source code.

Question 5

Economic rights connect with?

Answer 5

a. Lawful possession
b. Intended use.

Question 6

What is the difference between fair dealing and fair use?

Answer 6

a. Fair dealing is exclusive meaning a list of allowed limitations is close-ended.
b. Fair use is inclusive hence the court has discretion to determine whether an action is allowable of not.