Doing Business in Azerbaijan 2009 - Azerbaijan Export ...

Rights to computer programs, databases and topologies of
integrated circuits are protected under the Copyright Law and the
Law on Topology of Integral Schemes. The unauthorized re-creation
(copying) of computer programs, alteration of existing programs,
and unlawful accessing of legally protected computer information
are criminal offences.
Proper quality is determined by legislative norms and technical
specifications applicable to a particular product. Certain goods are
subject to mandatory certification by state agencies, in accordance
with procedures established by legislation. The advertising and
distribution of goods without such certification is prohibited.
Dispute resolution & arbitration
Courts
Azerbaijan has a three-tier court system - courts of first instance,
appellate courts and cassation court. Courts of first instance are
the district (city) courts of general jurisdiction, local economic
courts, and military courts.
It is necessary to emphasize that Azerbaijani courts are undergoing
a critical stage of transition and reforming from a soviet type “just
courts” to an independent and modern judiciary. Vital steps such as
re-appointment of judges and recent legal reforms are
underpinning this process. It is safe to say that Azerbaijani system
is becoming more relevant and appropriate for an open market
economy.
Courts of general jurisdiction address disputes arising out of civil,
family, or land-related matters, use of natural resources,
environmental protection, tax, administrative and other matters,
where at least one of the parties to a dispute is a physical person
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