Article 27 of the Saudi Civil Transactions Law
المادة 27 من نظام المعاملات المدنية · الفصل الرابع: أنواع الحق
The article refers the rules on rights relating to an immaterial thing to the legal provisions specific to them.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
تسري على الحقوق التي ترد على شيءٍ غير مادي النصوص النظامية الخاصة بها.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 27 explained in plain English
This article deals with a special category of rights, rights relating to an immaterial thing, that is, a thing that cannot be perceived by the senses or touched.
The content of the rule: The legal provisions specific to them apply to these rights. The Civil Transactions Law did not regulate these rights in detail in this article, but left their rules to the laws competent for each of them.
What does this include? The article gave no examples, but in common usage immaterial things include products of thought and creativity, distinguishing marks and the like. A person who owns a right of this kind refers to the legal provisions specific to it, not to this article, to know its scope, protection and duration.
Its link to other articles: Article 26 divides the real right into principal rights, such as ownership, usufruct, use, habitation, easement and waqf, and accessory rights, such as mortgage and privilege. Rights relating to immaterial things were singled out by this article by way of a referral to their special provisions. Article 28 provides that a person who uses his right lawfully is not liable for any harm that arises from that.
The practical effect: When dealing in an immaterial right, such as selling it or licensing its use, the special law governing it should be consulted first. In these matters it is advisable to consult a lawyer who specializes in commercial cases.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 27 of the Saudi Civil Transactions Law
Which law governs rights relating to immaterial things?
The legal provisions specific to them apply, under Article 27 of the Civil Transactions Law.
Does the Civil Transactions Law set out the rules on immaterial rights in this article?
No. The article merely referred them to the legal provisions specific to them.
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