Copyright Law Implementing Regulations
Art. 11Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (saip.gov.sa)
First: Any person who obtains an original copy of any intellectual work and exploits it by means of renting,
adaptation or permitting others to copy or reproduce it or any other acts which affect or obstruct the author from
exercising his rights shall be deemed to have infringed the Copyright.
Second: Firms shall be deemed liable for any violations committed by an employee against any intellectual work if
their knowledge or negligence is established, such as keeping forged or copied computer programs, audio or visual
tapes, or conducting maintenance on an electronic equipment loaded with forged programs, decoded or similar
works.
Third: Anyone who reproduces, sells, imports, exports, transports, publishes or rents protected works with
knowledge of the violation shall be deemed to be committing an infringement of copyright and in violation of the
provisions of the Law and these Regulations.
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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