– Law No. 22 of 2016 on Copyright and Related Rights, in force since June 20, 2016.
– Implementing Regulations of the Copyright Law, in force since July 28, 2019.

– WTO's TRIPS Agreement, since January 1, 1995.
– Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, since December 2, 2014.

Registration is not required for owners of an original work. Copyright protection is automatic and free from the moment a work is created. It is, however, possible to deposit a copyright work with the National Library of Kuwait. 

Duration: during the lifetime of the author, plus 50 years after his death.

Authority name: National Library of Kuwait. 

Internet address: www.nlk.gov.kw