Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law on Copyright and Neighboring Rights
The last update on this law was listed on 11 May 2022
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Article (1) Definitions
The Definitions set forth in Federal Decree-Law No. (38) of 2021, referred to hereinabove, shall apply to this Resolution. Apart from the above, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings assigned thereto respectively, unless the context requires otherwise:
The Law: Federal Decree-Law No. (38) of 2021 on Copyright and Neighboring Rights.
Work Right Register: The register in which details and ownership of a Work, details of the Author, holders of rights or Holders of Neighboring Rights, and any rights or dispositions introduced thereto are entered.
Collective Management: Specialized professional associations or any other entities to which Copyright holders and Holders of Neighboring Rights assign financial rights or authorize them to exercise such rights, collect the consideration and distribute it to them.
Collective Management Permit: The permit issued by the Ministry for the Collective Management.
Competent Authority: Federal or local government authority in charge of issuing licenses, permits or approvals related to Works or engagement in activities, pursuant to the legislation in force in such authority.
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