Journal of Knowledge-Research Studies

Consequences of Iran's Accession to International Copyright Treaties: A Systematic Review

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student, Information and Knowledge Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Yadegar-e-Imam Khomeini (RAH) Shar-e Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

3 Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

4 Associate Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran

5 Associate Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

10.22034/jkrs.2025.19837

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the implications of Iran's participation in international copyright agreements.
Methodology: The research adopts a qualitative approach and employs a meta-synthesis based on the Sandelowski and Barroso model. The research population consisted of 4,937 documents, including  articles, research proposals, and theses in both Persian and non-Persian languages related to the subject. After a screening process based on duplication of titles, availability of full texts, relevance of titles, and alignment with the research topic, 51 sources were selected as the final sample.
Findings: Analysis of the selected texts identified 36 concepts categorized into 10 categories  related to economic  consequences; 81 concepts grouped into 19 categories  associated with cultural  consequences; 16 concepts organized  into 5 categories concerning political  consequences; and 14 concepts classified into 2 categories  related to legal  consequences.
Conclusion: From an economic perspective, accession may creat export opportunities and facilitate Iran's membership in the World Trade Organization, which requires compliance with the TRIPS Agreement and the provisions of the Berne Convention (Articles 1-21). Culturally, accession could enhance access to international works and strengthen cultural identity. From a legal standpoint, it would support domestic creators, while politically, it could improve Iran’s international standing. However, accession may also restrict access to new resources, increase costs, and introduce implementation challenges. Overall, accession offers significant opportunities but depends on national preparedness and effective management of potential challenges.
Value: Meta-analytic research plays a crucial role in knowledge production and theory development. This study provides a systematic review and structured analysis of the consequences of Iran’s accession to international copyright treaties, an area that has received limited attention in previous research.

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Journal of Knowledge-Research Studies
Volume 4, Issue 3 - Serial Number 13
November 2025
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