Part VIII
Final Provisions
Duration of Neighbouring Rights Protection
39. The protection prescribed by this Part shall last:
(1) in respect of a performances, 50 years computed from the first of January of the
year following the year in which the performance took place;
(2) in respect of producers of sound and audiovisual recordings, 50 years computed
from the first of January of the year following the year in which the broadcast took place;
(3) in respect of broadcasting organizations, 50 years computed from the first of
January of the year following the year in which the broadcast took place.
Joint Works
40. Rights in works by joint authors or performers shall be governed by orders to be
issued by the Minister.
Power to Make Rules and Orders
41.—(1) The Minister may make rules and orders for the implementation of the
provisions of this Act.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, such rules shall provide for the
matters mentioned in Part V of this Act.
* Official title.
Entry into force: December 19, 1996.
Source: Communication from the Sudanese authorities.
** Added by the International Bureau of WIPO.