PROTECTION OF COPYRIGHT OWNERS’ INTERESTS: QUEST OF CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT AGAINST COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IN MAINLAND TANZANIA

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  • Juma Laurian University of Dar es Salaam

Abstract

This article explores both legal and institutional framework for the protection of copyright owners' interests in Mainland Tanzania with the focus on criminal enforcement against copyright infringement. Despite the existence of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, the Cybercrimes Act and other relevant copyright and criminal laws and institutions, copyright infringement still persists. This article addresses policy, legal and institutional challenges which demonstrate Tanzania's non-compliance to her international obligation on copyright protection and enforcement. It further highlights the necessity of making appropriate reforms to ensure sufficient protection of the interests of copyright owners through criminal enforcement against infringements in Mainland Tanzania.

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Juma Laurian , University of Dar es Salaam

An Assistant Lecturer at the University of Dodoma-School of Law (UDOM-SoL), PhD candidate at UDSoL cum Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania, he can be reached through athanasjuma@gmail.com.

Eastern Africa Law Review

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2026-05-01

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Vol. 52 No. 1 (2025): Eastern Africa Law Review

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