Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property Bulletin, November 1997

OMAN Issues a New Decree on Artistic Works

A decree was issued by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos of Oman in regards to artistic works which abrogates the previous Royal Decree No. 45/76 along with any legal stipulations in conflict with the new law or its regulations.

The law states, however, that existing licenses for an artistic work will remain valid until they lapse.

The Copyright Law has already been well documented to protect the rights of poets, musicians, painters, and other authors of artistic works.

CORRECTION

The article "Amendment of Trademark Law in Egypt" featured in our issue no. 62, dated October 97, erroneously sighted amendments to Egypt's Trademark Law.

These in fact were proposed amendments which have not yet been effected. We regret the error.