SECTION 89

Where a party infringes copyrights or neighbouring rights in the customs clearance of goods, the president of the court may order cessation of such infringement. 90.—(1) Where the owner of a copyright or neighbouring rights suspects imminent importation or exportation of goods that infringe his rights, he may petition the Minister in charge of customs or the president of the court to request the customs authorities to suspend the free circulation of the said goods. (2) The petitioner shall support his petition by providing a description of the goods and furnishing proof of infringement under the law of the importing country or this law. (3) In order to enable the petitioner to institute and justify his court action, the customs service must provide him with all the information concerning the goods seized, notwithstanding the provisions of the customs code relating to professional secrecy. The customs clearing agent, the lighter owner or any other person shall be bound by the same obligation. (4) The judge or the Minister may require an affidavit from the petitioner. (5) The importer or exporter and the petitioner shall be informed of the suspension within five days following the decision. (6) Where 10 (ten) days after the petitioner is informed of the suspension, the customs authorities are not aware that any person other than the defendant has not referred the matter to the competent court, or where the competent authority has extended the suspension, the suspension shall be lifted. (7) The petitioner must repair the damage caused by the unjustified detention of the goods. YH Collection of Laws for Electronic Access CAMEROON CM001EN Copyright, Law, 19/12/2000, No. 2000/011 page 25/25