Geographical data sets are expensive to create and are very easy to copy because the intellectual property rights for the distribution should be protected. The main object of copyright law is to encourage expression of ideas in tangible form and it extend only to original works, it is limited to control the balance of interests between data producers and user. Because the development of a useful legal framework for both private and public activity in this field is an important issue. This paper presents an intial attempt at such a the effective management strategy intended to support continuing research into the legal protection of geographical information.