Objective of the Department of Copyright and Related Rights
The Department of Copyright and Related Rights guarantees the legal security of authors, holders of related rights and patrimonial rights, as well as providing public registration of works, acts and documents through their registration, when requested by the holders.
Functions Main
This department is responsible for the registration and protection of works and other acts related to copyright and related rights, ensuring the legal recognition of authorship, ownership and exploitation of intellectual creations, including:
LITERARY WORKS
Protection of written creations and legal recognition of their authorship.
ARTISTIC WORKS
Legal protection of plastic works and artistic expressions.
AUDIOVISUAL WORKS
Protection of audiovisual productions and their owners.
COMPUTER PROGRAMS
Registration and legal protection of software and applications.
RELATED RIGHTS
Protection for performers, producers and broadcasters.
The protection granted by the Intellectual Property Registry guarantees legal certainty to authors and rights holders, strengthening respect for creativity, culture and knowledge, as well as the proper publicity of the registered works, acts and documents, in accordance with current legislation.
Guide to Registration Criteria Copyright and Related Rights
In this guide you will find the procedures, requirements and stages for the registration of works and other acts related to copyright and related rights, guaranteeing the adequate protection and legal certainty of intellectual creations.