Copyrights Law in Palestine
Here’s an overview of Copyright Law in Palestine:
Copyright Law in Palestine
1. Governing Legislation
Copyright in Palestine is governed by the Copyright and Related Rights Protection Law No. 22 of 2005.
This law regulates protection of literary, artistic, and related works in the Palestinian territories.
2. Protected Works
The law protects original works including:
Literary works (books, articles, computer programs)
Artistic works (paintings, drawings, sculptures)
Musical works
Cinematographic works and audiovisual creations
Photographic works
Broadcasts and performances
Databases and other creative expressions
3. 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.
For cinematographic works, sound recordings, and broadcasts: 50 years from publication or fixation.
4. Rights Granted
Moral Rights: Right to claim authorship and to object to any distortion or modification that harms the author's reputation.
Economic Rights: Include reproduction, distribution, public performance, broadcasting, adaptation, and making available to the public.
5. Exceptions and Limitations
Fair use for private study, research, criticism, and news reporting.
Use in educational settings under specific conditions.
Use by libraries and archives.
Incidental inclusion in other works.
6. Enforcement
Enforcement is through Palestinian courts.
Civil remedies (damages, injunctions) and criminal sanctions apply for infringement.
The Palestinian Ministry of Culture oversees IP rights enforcement efforts.
7. International Treaties
Palestine has observer status in WIPO.
Palestine has signed or expressed commitment to adhere to key international treaties such as the Berne Convention and WIPO treaties, though full implementation is in progress.
Palestine cooperates with international IP organizations to strengthen copyright enforcement.
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