After having been translated from Spanish to French, English, Chinese and Russian, UNESCO’s basic Manual  "Copyright and Neighbouring Rights", was published in Arabic as well. Translated by Professor Dr. Mohamed Hossam Loutfi, Copyright Law teacher at Cairo University, the book was published by "King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies" Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). http://www.kfcris.com/ .

The Manual is not just another monograph on copyright and neighbouring rights. It represents a fundamental contribution to the study of this discipline made by the eminent specialist on the subject, Professor Delia Lipszyc.

Given the lack of legal literature on copyright and related rights in Arabic, it constitutes one of the rare books intended for use in teaching of copyright and neighbouring rights law, a precious resource with which students and specialists in copyright and neighbouring rights can be provided, and an invaluable tool in aiding the various parties involved in cultural activity to organize their professional relationships on a sound and equitable basis.

Judging by the opinions of law professors in various regions, the manual is highly appreciated because it’s written in a very detailed and comprehensive manner (around 900 pages) and  allows as well self-specialisation in this specific area of law -  which is very important given the lack of law teachers specialised in copyright and neighbouring rights.

Table of Contents

Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. The subject matter of copyright
Chapter 3. Owners of copyright
Chapter 4. Substantive content of copyright
Chapter 5. Duration of protection
Chapter 6. Transfer of copyright
Chapter 7. Neighbouring rights
Chapter 8. Collective administration of copyright and neighbouring rights
Chapter 9. Bodies set up to defend copyright and neighbouring rights
Chapter 10. Formalities
Chapter 11. Infringements and other unlawful activities. Penalties
Chapter 12. International law on copyright and neighbouring rights
Bibliography 
 
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