The person in whose name the work is published, whether by mentioning his name on the work or by any other means, shall be considered the author, unless there is evidence to the contrary. This provision shall apply to pseudonyms, provided there is not the least doubt as to the identify of the author.

The protection shall include the works whose method of expression is in writing, sound, drawing, painting or movement, and in particular the following:

1. Written works of all types
2. Computer programs, whether in source or object code, which shall be protected as literary works
3. Works conveyed verbally such as lectures, lessons, speeches, sermons and the like
4. Works entered under the arts of drawing and painting with lines and colors, engraving, culpture and architecture
5. Dramatic works and musical plays
6. Works performed by artistic movements or steps and are materially prepared for production
7. Musical works, whether accompanied by words or not
8. Photographic and cinematographic works
9. Works prepared for radio and television
10. Charts, drawings and scientific three-dimensional figures
11. Public recitals of the Holy Koran
12. Sound recordings
13. Compilations of data