This research is on attempt to answer a question that is not dealt with completely
by the Syrian Copyright Act of 2001 the research argues the essence of databases, by
defining it, mentioning its characteristics and what makes it different from the
other
protected compilations; then it shows the rights which may arise on databases. After
that, the research studies the protection which is granted by Syrian Law to the right
holders of databases, whether they are authors or investors, arguing, in the scope of
comparative study with, Arabic, foreign, and international statutes. the end, the
researcher Lott the need to include databases with more individualized legal rules,
which suit its special nature; the researcher recommends right holders to emphasize
the importance of contractual protection since it provides a helping factor in
reaching the satisfactory protection. ...