Cyprus

Copyright Laws 1976 to 1993 (Law No. 59 of December 3, 1976, as last amended by Law No. 18(I), 1993)

Year of current version:	1993
Date of last amendment:	January 1, 1993
Date of entry into force of original text:	August 12, 1977
Date of Text (Enacted):	December 3, 1976
Type of Text:	Main IP Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Notes:	The notification by Cyprus to the WTO under article 63.2 of TRIPS states: 'This Law protects scientific works, literary works, musical works, artistic works, cinematograph films, photographs, sound recordings, broadcasts, against unauthorized copying, sale, rental distribution, lending, advertising, exhibiting in public, the communication to the public.' This consolidated version of the Copyright Law incorporates all amendments up to 1993.
Available Texts:
English	Copyright Laws 1976 to 1993 (Law No. 59 of December 3, 1976, as last amended by Law No. 18(I), 1993) (Version with Automatic Translation Tool)
French	Législation de 1976 à 1993 sur le droit d’auteur (loi n° 59 du 3 décembre 1976, modifiée en dernier lieu par la loi n° 18(I) de 1993)
Related Legislation:	Is amended by Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Act 2007 (CY045) Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Act 2006 (CY044) Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Act 2004 (CY043) Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Act 2002 (CY042) Copyright (Amendment) Act 2001 (CY041) Copyright (Amendment) Act 1999 (CY040)
WIPO Lex No.:	CY001