OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE TOGOLESE REPUBLIC
August 2, 1991
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Art. 98 –As soon as performers have authorized the inclusion of their performance in a fixation
of images or of images and sounds, the provisions of Articles 96 and 97, (c) and (d) above shall
no longer apply.
Art. 99 – No provisions in this Chapter shall be interpreted as taking away from performers the
right to conclude agreements that regulate the conditions of any use of their performance in a
way that is more favorable to them.
Art. 100 – The protection of performers under the terms of this Law shall last for a period of
twentyfive years from the end of the year in which the performance has taken place.
Art. 101 –The authorizations required by Article 96 may be given by the performer or a
representative who is duly authorized to issue such authorizations, or by the Copyright Office of
Togo (BUTODRA).
Art. 102 –Any authorization issued by a performer declaring that he has retained the relevant
rights, or by a person claiming to be a duly authorized representative of the performers, or by the
Copyright Office of Togo (BUTODRA) shall be considered valid unless the recipient knew or
had good reason to believe that the proxy was not valid.
CHAPTER III:
ACTS SUBJECT TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF PRODUCERS OF PHONOGRAMS
Art. 103 Without the authorization of the phonogram producers, no person shall perform any of
the following acts:
(a) direct or indirect reproduction of his phonogram;
(b) importation of unauthorized copies of the phonogram with a view to distributing them to the
public;