Malaysia to Establish Copyright Tribunal
23 August 2012
Malaysia will reestablish a copyright tribunal in June to help local artists and musicians lodge complaints on issues related to copyright and royalty, according to a report from the Bernama news agency.
Abdul Manan Ismail, chairman of the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), said the copyright tribunal was abolished in 2003. “We have also identified judges who will be presiding the related cases, whereas six counsels will also be appointed temporarily,” he told reporters in Kuantan.
The Tribunal had been established in 1999. It was dissolved because it did not recieve any response, as not a single case had been recorded from its inception through 2003. “Lately, many issues have surfaced, and artistes do not have a place to complaint, so it is appropriate that the government revived the tribunal,” he said.
