The following are a list of complete Statutes relevant to COMP’s Mandate and Functionality:-

Copyright Ordinance of Pakistan [1962]

The relevant chapters of the Copyright Ordinance [1962] include but are not limited to:

• Chapter II: Copyright, Ownership of Copyright and Rights of the Owner
• Chapter III: Term of Copyright
• Chapter IV: Rights of Broadcasting Organisations, Performers and Producers of Phonograms (Sound Recordings)
• Chapter VI: Performing Rights Societies
• Chapter VIII: Registration of Copyrights
• Chapter XIII: Infringement of Copyrights

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Ordinance [2002]

The relevant provisions of the PEMRA Ordinance [2002] include but are not limited to:

• S.20(g): Copyright Infringement
• S.29(1-6): Power to Authorise Inspection
• S.30: Power to vary conditions, suspend or revoke the licence
• S.33: Offences and Penalties

Intellectual Property Organisation of Pakistan Act [2012]

The relevant provisions of the IPO Act (2012) include but are not limited to:

• S.13: Powers and Functions of the Organisation
• S.14: Intellectual Property Rights Advocacy
• S.37: Authorities to assist and aid the Organisation