Among the relationships regulated by civil law, a
significant place is occupied by relationships related to the
creation and use of works of science, literature, and art. The
regulations governing these relationships within the civil law are
known as copyright.
In this article, we will explore the key considerations and
legal framework surrounding copyright protection in Kazakhstan,
shedding light on the rights and obligations of creators, the scope
of protection and recent developments in this dynamic field.
What kinds of works of authorship are protected by the
copyright law?
According to paragraph 2 of Article 6 of the Law of the Republic
of Kazakhstan "On Copyright and Related Rights" dated
June 10, 1996 No. 6-I (hereinafter referred to as the Law on
Copyright), copyright protects both published and unpublished works
that exist in any objective form, in particular:
