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Law on the Protection of Computer Software of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
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Year of Version
2003
Dates
Adopted:
June 11, 2003
Type of Text
IP-related Laws
Subject Matter
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Notes
The Law of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on the Protection of Computer Software is divided into 5 chapters: Chapter 1 on Fundamental Principles, Chapter 2 on Registration of Computer Software, Chapter 3 on Copyright of Computer Software, Chapter 4 on Protection of Computer Software, and Chapter 5 on Guidance and Control of Computer Software Protection.
The Law aims to protect software copyright, promote adherence to copyright provisions of international treaties and promote international cooperation.
Article 4 states that the copyright of software which are developed by a foreign legal person or an individual and registered for the first time in the State shall be protected by this Law.
Article 6 states that the treaties concluded by the State for software protection shall have the same effect as this Law.
Article 7 states that the State shall develop exchange and cooperation with international organizations and foreign countries in the field of software protection.
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조선민주주의인민공화국 콤퓨터쏘프트웨어보호법
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