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(10) Taking new photographs of any previously photographed object or work and publishing
these pictures, even if the new pictures have been taken from the same vantage point and
under the same circumstances of said pictures.
(11) Citing parts of scientific articles and works by research institutions for their internal use or
to fulfil the requirements of those who are conducting studies and research, provided that
the source be mentioned.
(12) Making one reserve copy of computer programs for the persons possessing the original
copy for the purpose of protecting the original, while keeping the original with the user, to
show upon request.
The implementing regulations shall detail the circumstances required for these exceptions to
apply.
Article 16: Mandatory Licenses
(1)
The Minister may grant a publication license for the work after the lapse of a period to be
specified by the implementing regulations for each case, if he sees that publication of this work
serves public interest, in the following cases:
( ) If no copies of the published work in its original language are made available in the
Kingdom by the copyright owner to satisfy the general needs of the public or school or
university education, at a price comparable to the price of similar works in the Kingdom,
upon the author’s declining to make available copies of that work.
( ) If all editions of the original work or its Arabic translation are out of print, with the
copyright owner’s failure to make it available upon request.
( ) If no translation has been published for this work by the owner of the translation
copyright or with his permission, provided that the purpose is to make use of this
translation in educational curricula.
(d) If the heirs of the Saudi author or his successors decline to exercise the rights
passed to them pursuant to Article (11) of this Law, within one year of the date
of the request, if they have no valid excuse.
(2)
The license shall terminate upon publication of the work or the translation by the
copyright owner, or with his authorization.
(3)
The Minister may specify the remuneration to be paid by the licensee to the
copyright owners for every license issued, and they shall have the right to appeal his
decision to the Board of Grievances.
The implementing regulations shall determine the procedures and conditions required for the
application of the mandatory license.