Copyright Law Implementing Regulations
Art. 16Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (saip.gov.sa)
First: Considered as literary works, computer programs and games shall enjoy protection whether in the source code or in the
object code.
Second: It shall be deemed an infringement of copyright any use of the programs different from that specified by the owner
of the right, such as:
(1) Reproduction of software and game programs.
(2) Renting the software or game programs or licensing their collective use in the absence of documents
authorizing the renting person to exercise this right upon obtaining the approval of the Authority.
(3) Loading the local networks or the equipment with reproduced software.
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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