Authors must register their intellectual property rights to prevent plagiarism

Authors should register their intellectual property rights with the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts so as to protect their works from being copied without authorisation or prior consent of the creators. Copyright Law is enacted to assure that the rights of authors, artists, or creators are always protected and promoted.

Commemorating the World Intellectual Property Day yesterday, the Culture and Fine Arts Minister Phoeurng Sackona said authors of literary and artistic works must register their books and works with the Ministry so that it’s easy for the officials to help them if someone infringes upon their works such as commit plagiarism or copies them.

“It is so hard for police to find a motorcycle if there is no registered number plate. So if you have a motorcycle, you must register for a number plate. Similarly, if you are the author or creator of works including books, poems and lyrics, register them,” she added.

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