– Copyright Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2001, in force since July 17, 2001.

– Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, since November 25, 2004.

Registration is not required for owners of an original work. Copyright protection is automatic from the moment a work is created. However, registration is possible and provides benefits such as proof of ownership. Registration is, however, no guarantee against infringement. Right holders have to take legal action of their own in case of infringement. 

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

Authority name: Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Internet address: www.ipbhutan.gov.bt