Fawzi Mulki
ABSTRACT
Intellectual property is a major commodity being produced and shared throughout the world. Advancements in technologies coupled with globalization efforts have allowed such property to easily cross geographical boundaries. Various international treaties and national laws have been set in place to ensure intellectual property owners of their rights. This paper reports the results of an exploratory investigation into the major challenges and returns resulting from the implementation of a national copyright law in Jordan. The paper begins by providing the reader with an overview of Jordan in relation to copyrights. This study relied on both primary and secondary data. The challenges associated with such a law were categorized into implementation, cultural, and socio-economic factors. Respondents identified monetary returns, strategic outcomes, and creative stimulation as key returns resulting from enforcing the law. Finally, the data illustrated that public education and awareness campaigns, and training programs are essential to the success of such a law.
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- Implementing national copyright laws: a Jordanian case study
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