– Intellectual Property Rights Law No. 82 of June 2, 2002, and Implementing Regulations of August 17, 2003.

– Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, since June 7, 1977.
– WTO's TRIPS Agreement, since June 30, 1995.

Registration is not required for owners of an original work. Copyright protection is automatic and free from the moment a work is created. However, registration is possible and provides important benefits such as proof of ownership and helps deter infringement. 

Duration: during the lifetime of the author, plus 50 years after his death.

Authority name: Permanent Office for the Protection of Copyright at the Ministry of Culture. Internet address: n.a.  

Collective Management Organization: SACERAU (https://sacerau.com).