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Copyright Act (Act No. 2 of May 12, 1961, Relating to Copyright in Literary, Scientific and Artistic Works) (consolidated version of 1995), Norway

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Year of Version 1995 Dates Entry into force: July 1, 1961 Adopted: May 12, 1961 Type of Text Main IP Laws   Subject Matter Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Subject Matter (secondary) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, IP Regulatory Body Notes This consolidated version of the Copyright Act takes into account amendments up to Act No. 27 of June 2, 1995, which came into force on June 30, 1995.

For the amendments introduced by the said Act No. 27, see the following provisions of the consolidated version:
-Chapter 1, Sections 1 to 2, and Sections 8 to 10;
-Chapter 2, Sections 11 to 12, Sections 14 to 25; Section 29 to 31; Section 33 to 35; Sections 38 to 38b;
-Chapter 3, Sections 39 to 39l;
-Chapter 4; Sections 40 to 41a;
-Chapter 5, Sections 42 to 43a; Section 45 to 45b;
-Chapter 6, Section 45c, 49 and 51;
-Chapter 7, Sections 54 and 55; and
-Chapter 8, Sections 57 to 58a, and Section 60.

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Copyright Act (Act No. 2 of May 12, 1961, relating to Copyright in Literary, Scientific and Artistic Works) (consolidated version of 2009) (NO105)
Copyright Act (Act No. 2 of May 12, 1961, Relating to Copyright in Literary, Scientific and Artistic Works) (consolidated version of 2007) (NO066)
Copyright Act (Act No. 2 of May 12, 1961, Relating to Copyright in Literary, Scientific and Artistic Works) (consolidated version of 1999) (NO062)
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WIPO Lex No. NO005