Copyright Registration

Copyrights are the legal registration of a particular creation, object, or intellectual property, protecting against unauthorized reproduction or theft. In most cases, copyright covers works such as:

1. 1. Articles, books, pamphlets, or any other written material.
2. 2. Computer code, applications, databases, or programs.
3. 3. Lectures, speeches, sermons, and other performative works.
4. 4. Theatrical works, including musical numbers and music compositions
5. 5. Visual, audio, or audiovisual works.
6. 6. Architectural designs, engineering plans, and drawings.
7. 7. Sculptures, engravings, lithography, and other fine arts.
8. 8. Photographic works.
9. 9. Plastic arts.
10. 10. Illustrations, sketches, 3D models, maps, and more.

Currently, there are two types of rights covered under copyright law. These are:

• • Economic Rights : Economic rights allow rights owners to derive financial compensation from the use of their works.
• • Moral Rights : Moral rights cover non-monetary assets for rights holders.

Most copyright laws dictate that the original author maintains the sole right to authorize or prevent using their works for monetary rewards. This includes:

• • The reproduction of a sound recording or printed publication
• • Use for public performance
• • Recording musical works
• • Translating materials into other languages
• • Adapting, changing, or altering a project.
• • The right to choose when and where a work is published.
• • The right to withdraw the work from circulation if necessary.

Copyright protections do not apply to:

Several concepts and materials do not fall under copyright laws. These include:

• • Procedures, ideas, mathematical ideas, or abstract principles.
• • Official documentation from law texts, court decisions, awards, and judicial decisions.
• • News reports or articles

Copyright registration is crucial for protecting the original works of authors. Musicians, artists, and creatives rely on these works for their careers. In the digital age, protecting assets and original concepts is an ever-increasing need.

Not only does copyright protection grant authors and creators defense for their materials, but it also gives them free rein to authorize the use of it by third parties.

Due to the importance and complexity of copyright law, many investors choose to work with knowledgeable third-party business consultants to help them navigate the ins and outs of copyright protections. MSZ Consultancy has years of experience assisting investors and entrepreneurs to protect their valuable works.

UAE copyright laws clearly state the rules regarding the duration and validity of any copyright protection. Copyright protections are valid throughout the creator’s life, with an added 50 years after the original creator has passed.

In scenarios of works with multiple authors, copyright protection terms are valid throughout the lives of all involved creators, with the 50-year addendum added after the last creator has passed away.

To register a work for copyright, you must submit the appropriate documentation. This includes:

• • Sample of involved work
• • Copyright registration form
• • Passport Copy for the author or authors
• • Ownership details
• • No Objection Clause (NOC) from the author to the owner (if applicable)
• • Copy of trade license for company copyright ownership
• • Authorization Letter
• • Confirmation of fees
• • Contact information for the applicant

Copyright infringement occurs when an individual or company exploits the copyrighted work of an author or owner without their consent. This violates copyright protection law surrounding an original work’s replication, circulation, exhibition, or derivation.

The penalties for infringing on copyright laws in the UAE include significant penalties ranging from AED 10,000 to AED 200,000, or even jail time.

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You’re bound to have a few questions when learning about copyright protection. And to make sense of it all, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the subject. So take a look below and see if a question you have is covered!