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Intellectual Property Rights Legislation and Computer Software Piracy in Jordan

Saleh A. Sharari

Abstract

This paper presents a serious worldwide problem, namely, computer software piracy and its impact on global economy, in general, and Jordanian economy, in particular. The paper also presents a detailed analysis of the Jordanian IPR legislation and Jordan's commitment to international and bilateral agreements with regards to this issue. Finally, the research proposes a number of recommendations on how Jordan can combat this problem and improves the enforcement of IPR legislations in the country.

Journal of Social Sciences
Volume 2 No. 1, 2006, 7-13

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/jssp.2006.7.13

Submitted On: 16 April 2006 Published On: 31 March 2006

How to Cite: Sharari, S. A. (2006). Intellectual Property Rights Legislation and Computer Software Piracy in Jordan. Journal of Social Sciences, 2(1), 7-13. https://doi.org/10.3844/jssp.2006.7.13

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Keywords

  • Intellectual property rights,
  • piracy
  • copyright