Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights - Review of TRIPS Implementing Legislation

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United States of America

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South Africa

(b) What is the expected timetable for extending the scope of Section 4 of the Performers' Protection Act to include all WTO Members? Will the extension provide protection to all performances of performers who are nationals of WTO Members?

4. Answer

The extension of the scope of Section 4 of the Performers' Protection Act to include all WTO Members must be brought about by an amendment to the Act itself. It is envisaged that such an amendment will take place in 1997 and will have retroactive effect.

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