Subject Matter of Copyright
General
Protection does not extent to ideas
The condition of originality
Absence of formalities
Protected Works
Literary works
Artistic works, Scientific works
Computer programs
Compilations of data.
Right of Reproduction
Performing Rights
Broadcasting Rights
Recording Rights
Cinematographic Rights
Translation and adaptation Rights
Related Rights
Unprotected Works
Ownership and Rights Conferred
Ownership
Ownership and authorship
Who is the author?
Commissioned Works
Employer - Employee Relationship
Works of Joint Authorship
Translation and Performance Works
Rights Conferred
Subject matter of author’s rights
Moral rights
General
Characteristics of moral rights
Right of disclosure
Right of paternity
Right of respect for the work and its integrity.
Right of withdrawal.
Economic rights
General
Characteristics
Right of reproduction
Right of communication to the public
Right of transformation
Exploitation rights
Assignment
Mortgage and seizure
Licensing
Prohibition of unauthorized use
Exceptions to the right conferred
Non-voluntary licensing
Fair use doctrine
Concept
Conditions/ criteria of fair use
Fair use and personal use.
Cases of fair use
Copyright Protection Periods
Intellectual Property and Traditional Cultural Expressions
Introduction
Tangible and Intangible Expressions of Culture.
Use of the Term “Traditional”.
A Working Description of Traditional Cultural Expressions.
Describing “traditional cultural expressions”.
Traditional Knowledge
Introduction
Traditional Knowledge and the Intellectual Property (IP) system
Traditional Knowledge and the Global Marketplace
Challenges for the Future
Arab Society for Intellectual Property 2005
Legal protection
Civil
Criminal
Remedies available