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Morocco strengthens copyright protection for creators in the digital age
via Le Matin1 min read
The Moroccan Government Council adopted draft law No. 013.26, which amends and supplements law No. 2.00 concerning copyright and related rights. Presented by the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, this initiative aims to address rapid technological and digital changes affecting the exploitation of literary and artistic works. The project seeks to adapt the provisions of law No. 2.00 to these developments, according to a statement from the Ministry Delegate for Relations with Parliament, Government Spokesperson. Its objective is to reinforce the protection of copyright and related rights by enhancing conceptual clarity within the legal system through the revision and updating of fundamental concepts, thereby better accommodating accelerated technological shifts.
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