What is the legal frame for Copyrights in Egypt? | 2024-02-06

What is the legal frame for Copyrights in Egypt?

What are Copyrights in Egypt?

The rights of the authors to their artistic works Such as: Books, articles, Music, Movies Computer software.

Copyrights in Egypt has the same definition of copyrights in EU.

Who can Register?

The registration can be carried out personally, or through an authorized legal representative

Which Languages can I use?

Arabic


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Where and What are the registration procedures for the industrial design?

The registration application of copyrights must be submitted in The Cultural Affairs' Supreme Council at the Ministry of Culture.

Once an application for the registration of copyrights is filed, it is examined as to form only.

Then the Council issue the copyrights protection Certificate

 

How LONG does legal protection last?

Copyrights protected for the lifetime of the author plus 50 years following his/her death.

How much does Registration COST

Government fees to apply for Copyright are about 50 USD per class. The average market price of professional support for Copyright filing is about 300 USD per class