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Tunisia

FAQ

Is it necessary to file an application to register copyright in Tunisia?

No, because Tunisia is a member of the Berne Agreement and the copyrights are protected automatically.

How can we know if a work we will use is actually copyrighted or not?

Generally auto protected.

Is the text of someone’s own personal study published on a website protected by copyright law?

Yes.

If someone uses our copyrighted work without getting authorization, what can we do?

We can stop such publication and claim our rights to that copyrighted work.

What if we use something that we didn't know was protected by copyright?

We remove this copyrighted work or claim its origin.

Can we use good pictures or quotes we find on the Internet in our own marketing materials?

Yes but we have to indicate its origin and the respective authors.

How do I protect my unpublished work?

Through Copyright Office in some countries.

Appt. B. 3.2, 7 Rue Chott Errommen, Montplaisir, Tunis 1002
P.O. Box: 1, 1073 Montplaisir, Tunis, Tunisia
Telephone: 00 216 71 90 3141\00 216 71 90 1078\00 216 71 90 4621\00 216 71 90 8499
Fax: 00 216 71 90 9426
Email tunisia@agip.com
Contact: Maryem Blidi (Ms)