iii.
dramatic, dramatico-musical works, pantomimes, choreographic works and other works
created for stage productions;
iv.
musical works, with or without accompanying words;
v.
audiovisual works and sound recordings;
vi.
works of architecture;
vii.
drawings, paintings, sculpture, engraving, lithography, tapestry and other works of fine art;
viii.
photographic works;
ix.
works of applied art, including handicrafts and those produced on an industrial scale;
x.
computer programs;
xi.
illustrations, maps, plans, sketches and three-dimensional works relative to geography,
topography, architecture or science;
c) Works shall be protected when they are fixed in a medium from which they can be perceived or
retrieved, irrespective of their mode or form of expression, as well as their content, quality and
purpose.
§9.2. Criteria of Eligibility of Protection; Exclusive Rights
a) The provisions of this Act concerning the protection of literary and artistic works shall apply to:
i.
works of authors who are nationals of, or have their habitual residence in the Republic of
Liberia;
ii.
works first published in the Republic of Liberia, and works first published in another
country and also published in the Republic of Liberia within thirty days, irrespective of the
nationality or residence of their authors;
iii.
audiovisual works, the producer of which has his/her headquarters or habitual residence in
the Republic of Liberia; and
iv.
works of architecture erected in the Republic of Liberia and other artistic works
incorporated in a building or other structure located in the Republic of Liberia.
b) The provisions of this Act shall apply to works that are eligible for protection in the Republic of
Liberia by virtue of and in accordance with any international convention or other international
agreement to which the Republic of Liberia is party.
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