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Protecting Your Creative Work: Copyright, Royalties & Digital Rights

Creative value disappears when rights are misunderstood. This session explains how work is protected or lost. 

Date:

2 December, 2026

Time:

14:00

Hours:

1 hour

CPD Units:

2

Category:

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Live Event

R230,00 VAT incl.

Product Information

Creative work is often exploited because protection is weak or misunderstood. This session explains how rights are lost through poor contracts and digital misuse. Understanding this protects value and income. 

Presenter/s

Heynes Kotze

Heynes Kotze is the Head of Legal Services at CIBA and an admitted attorney of the High Court with rights of appearance in the superior courts. With extensive experience in litigation and legal advisory roles, Heynes specialises in guiding professionals through complex regulatory compliance (including FIC requirements) before issues arise. He is known for his creative problem-solving, helping firms turn compliance challenges into practical opportunities for growth.

What will set you apart

  • What copyright protects 
  • Ownership vs usage 
  • Royalties explained 
  • Digital rights risks 
  • Common losses 
  • Protection strategies 

Event breakdown

  • Copyright basics 
  • Ownership and licensing 
  • Royalties 
  • Digital platforms 
  • Common disputes 
  • Contract protection 
  • Risk reduction 
  • Practical safeguards 

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Other.