Copyrights Law in Iran
Here’s an overview of copyright law in Iran:
Copyright Law in Iran
📜 Legal Framework
Governed primarily by the Law for the Protection of Authors, Composers and Artists Rights (adopted in 1970, with amendments).
Administered by the Iranian Intellectual Property Office under the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
Iran is not a member of the Berne Convention but adheres to some international copyright standards through bilateral agreements and local laws.
🔍 Protected Works
Literary works (books, articles, poetry)
Musical compositions and lyrics
Audiovisual works (films, videos)
Artistic works (paintings, sculptures, photography)
Dramatic and choreographic works
Computer software
Photographs
Rights Granted
Economic Rights: Right to reproduce, distribute, perform, broadcast, and translate works.
Moral Rights: Right to claim authorship and protect the integrity of the work.
Duration of Protection
Protection lasts for the life of the author plus 50 years after death.
For anonymous or pseudonymous works: 50 years from publication.
Neighboring rights also protected for similar durations.
Registration
Copyright protection is automatic upon creation.
Registration is optional but can be made with the Iranian Intellectual Property Office for evidentiary purposes.
Enforcement and Remedies
Civil and criminal penalties exist for copyright infringement.
Remedies include injunctions, fines, and confiscation of infringing copies.
Enforcement is through Iranian courts.
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