COUNTRYEFFECTIVE LAW DURATION IN GENERALMEMBER OF BERNE CONVENTION TRIPS (WTO) REGISTRATION FILING REQUIREMENTSREGISTRATION TIME FRAME
AlgeriaLaw no. 03-05 on the protection of Copyright and Related Rights. Author's life plus 50 years starting from the beginning of the calendar year following the author's date of death. YesObserverPossible for nationals only.
BahrainLaw no. 22 of 2006 on the protection of Copyright and Related Rights.Author's life plus 70 years following the author's date of death. YesMemberPossible for nationals as well as foreigners. 1. Power of attorney, simply signed. 2. 1 copy of the work of art.The approximate time frame for completing the registration process is 4 to 6 weeks.
EgyptLaw no. 82 of 2002 on the protection of Intellectual Property Rights. Author's life plus 50 years following the author's date of death.YesMemberPossible for nationals as well as foreigners. 1. Power of attorney, legalized. 2. An original and 2 copies of the work of art. 3. Additional supporting material such as CDs, Video tapes, scenario and the play to be registered, and/or any other relevant material. The approximate time frame for completing the registration process is 3 to 5 working days.
GazaThere are no statutory laws on copyright and related rights in force in Gaza.No
IranIranian Copyright Law dated January 12, 1970 and Copyright Law for Software which only protects the software created in Iran. No Observer
IraqCopyright Law No. 3 dated January 21, 1971 and its amendment Order No. 83. NoObserver
JordanLaw No. 22 of 1992 on Copyright and its Amendments up to 2005. Author's life plus 50 years following the author's date of death. YesMemberPossible for nationals and residents only. 3 copies of the work of art. The approximate time frame for completing the registration process is 1 to 2 working days.
KuwaitLaw no. 64 of 1999 on the protection of Copyright and Related Rights.Author's life plus 50 years following the author's date of death. YesMemberPossible for nationals as well as foreigners. 1. POA, legalized, 2. 2 copies of the work to be registered, 2The approximate time frame for completing the registration process is 40 days.
LebanonLaw no. 75 of 1999 on the protection of Copyright and Related Rights. Author's life plus 50 years following the author's date of death. YesPossible for nationals as well as foreigners. 1. Power of attorney, simply signed. 2. 3 copies of the work of art.The approximate time frame for completing the registration process is 2 weeks. .
LibyaThere are no statutory laws on copyright and related rights in force in Libya. YesObserver
MoroccoLaw no. 2-00, amended and completed by Law no. 34-05 of 2006 Between 50 and 70 years as from date of creation of the artwork, depending on its nature. YesMemberNo registration proceedings. Artworks are protected automatically starting from date of creation. Copyright registrations in any country member of the Berne Convention enjoy protection in Morocco.
OmanLaw no. 65 of 2008 Author's life plus 70 years starting from the beginning of the calendar year following the author's date of death. YesMemberPossible for nationals as well as foreigners. 1. Power of attorney, with an Apostille Certification. 2. 1 copy of the work of art.
QatarLaw no. 7 of 2002 Author's life plus 50 years following the author's date of death. YesMemberPossible for nationals as well as foreigners. 1. Power of attorney, legalized. 2. Name of author(s). 3. Subject of the work. 4. 5 copies of the work. 5. Detailed specification of the work. 6. Written declaration of the ownership of the work. 7. Approval of the work by the competent department in the applicant's country. The approximate time frame for completing the registration process is 1 week.
Saudi Arabia Law no. M/41 of 2003 on the protection of Copyright. Author's life plus 50 years following the author's date of death. YesMemberNo registration formalities available.
SudanLaw no. 54 of 1996 on the protection of Copyright and Related Rights.Author’s life plus 50 years following the author's date of death. YesObserverPossible for nationals as well as foreigners. 1. Power of attorney, simply signed. 2. Certified copy of corresponding home or foreign registration, legalized. 3. 2 copies of the work of art. The approximate time frame for completing the registration process is 1 month.
SyriaLegislative Decree No. 62 dated 2013 Author's life plus 50 years following the author's date of death. Possible for nationals as well as foreigners. 1. Power of attorney, legalized. 2. 3 copies of the work of art.
TunisiaLaw No. 2009-33 of June 23, 2009 amending and supplementing Law No. 94-36 of February 24, 1994 on literary and artistic property. Author's life plus the remainder of the year of his death and 50 years as from January first, of the year following that of his death.YesMember1. Power of attorney, simply signed. 2. 1 copy of the work of art.
TurkeyLaw no. 5846 of 1951 on the protection of Copyright and Related Rights.Author's life plus 70 years following the author's date of death. YesMember
United Arab Emirates Law no. 7 of 2002 on the protection of Copyright and Related Rights.Author's life plus 50 years starting from the beginning of the calendar year following the author's date of death. YesMemberPossible for nationals as well as foreigners. 1. Power of attorney, notarized up to the UAE Embassy. 2. 3 copies of the copyrighted material. 3. Brief description of the copyright. The approximate time frame for completing the registration process is 3 to 6 months.
West BankThere are no statutory laws on copyright and related rights in force in West Bank. No
YemenLaw no. 19 of 1994 on the protection of Intellectual Property Rights. Author's life.NoObserverPossible for nationals as well as foreigners.