Traditional Knowledge Laws: Mongolia

Subject Matter of Protection

Article 3 - Definitions

3.1.3. "Performer" means an individual who performs literary and artistic works, as well as expressions of folklore for the purposes of circus, stage, screen and artistic performances through acts such as singing, playing, acting, dancing and declaiming.
3.1.4. "Expression of folklore" means a work of traditional literature and arts which is communicated by any means from one generation to another and the author of which is unknown.

Article 8 - Works not to be protected by copyright

8.1.7. works of folklore and national traditions.

Article 7 - Works to be protected by copyright

7.1.12. derivative works based on the works of folklore.

Scope of Protection

Article 15 - Copyright in derivative works

15.1. Copyright in a derivative work shall not prejudice copyright in the original work and the author shall obtain permission provided in Subsection 12.2.4 of this law.
15.2. Copyright in a derivative work shall not prevent other authors from creating other derivative works based on the original work.

Article 16 - Copyright in collections and other compiled works

16.1. The compiler of a compilation work shall not prejudice copyright of authors of original works and shall have the consent of authors provided in Subsection 12.2.4 of this law.
16.2. Unless otherwise provided in the agreement with the compiler, the authors of any original works shall have right to use his/her own work independently, irrespective of its inclusion in the collection.