Traditional Knowledge Laws: Montenegro
| Title | Law No. 07-1/11-1/15 of July 12, 2011, on Copyright and Related Rights (promulgated by Decree No. 01-933/2 of July 25, 2011) |
| Subject Matter | Traditional Cultural Expressions |
| Issue(s) | Subject Matter of Protection |
| Type(s) of Legislation | IP Law |
Subject Matter of Protection
Article 8
Copyright protection shall not include:
4) traditional culture expressions (hereinafter: works of folklore);
Article 117 Performer
Performers, as used in this Act, are: actors, singers, musicians, dancers, players and other natural persons who act, sing, deliver, declaim, play, present, or otherwise interpret or perform copyright works or works of folklore. Considered as performers, within the meaning of Par. (1) of this Article, shall also be theatre directors, orchestra and choir directors, sound editors, as well as variety and circus artists.