Types of Intellectual and Artistic Works
The Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works categorizes works to protect their material and moral rights. Below are the types of works under protection and their details:
- Scientific and Literary Works
- All works expressed through language and writing (books, articles, scripts, etc.).
- Computer programs and their preparatory designs.
- Maps, projects, plans, sketches, and technical drawings.
- Technical and scientific photographs.
- Urban planning, industrial design, and architectural projects.
- Musical Works
- All vocal and instrumental music works.
- Compositions, arrangements, orchestrations.
- Fine Art Works
- Works with aesthetic value: ✔ Oil paintings, watercolor paintings, sketches, pastels. ✔ Engravings, calligraphy, illuminations. ✔ Sculptures, bas-reliefs, carvings. ✔ Architectural designs, handicrafts, textile, and fashion designs. ✔ Photographic works, graphic designs, cartoons.
- Cinematic Works
- Works containing a series of moving images: ✔ Motion pictures (artistic, scientific, educational, or documentary). ✔ All audio or silent video productions. ✔ Electronic and digital media content.
- Adaptations and Compilations
- Transformation or adaptation of existing works: ✔ Translations, script adaptations. ✔ Novels, stories, poems, and plays converted into different genres. ✔ Arrangements of musical works. ✔ Adaptations of works for film, radio, and television. ✔ Creation of databases.
- Computer Programs
- Codes, algorithms, and software systems are protected under intellectual and artistic works.
- The coding in the development and preparation stages of the program is also considered a work.
- Published and Publicly Disclosed Works
- Works made public with the consent of the copyright holder are considered publicly disclosed.
- Works reproduced and commercially sold are considered published.
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