Compulsory License And Parallel Import Are Introduced In Belarus

The Law No. 241-Z of January 3, 2023 adopted provisions which allow using certain IP objects without the consent of the right holder or an organization for collective management of property rights. Such objects are a computer programme, an audiovisual work as part of a TV programme edited by a state organisation, or used in cinema distribution, a musical work and a broadcasting organisation's transmission.

"Free" use of the above IP objects is allowed under the following combined conditions:

• the rights holder or collective management organisation is a resident of a foreign country that has committed unfriendly acts or is under their control;
• these entities have forbidden or not consented to the use of the IP objects;