Copyright 2026

What law or laws governs copyright in this jurisdiction?>>🔗

In Kuwait, copyright is governed by Kuwait Law No. 75/2019 On the Issuance of the Law of Copyrights and Neighbouring Rights. Kuwait Law No. 75/2019 outlines the rights of authors and creators over their literary, artistic, and scientific works, as well as the protections and limitations on these rights. Kuwait Law No. 75/2019 also addresses related rights, such as those of performers, producers of sound recordings, and broadcasting organisations.

Is there categorisation of different types of works for copyright purposes? If so, what are the categories and what is the impact?>>🔗

Yes, Kuwait Law No. 75/2019 categorises different types of works for copyright purposes. According to Kuwait Law No. 75/2019, the categories of works include:

  • Literary works: This includes written materials such as books, articles, and reports, as well as oral works like speeches and lectures.

  • Musical works: These encompass compositions with or without lyrics.