Copyright
Legal Basis
– Law No. 35/2016 of March 31, 2016 on Copyright and Related Rights, in force since October 20, 2016.
– Law No. 7850 of July 29, 1994 "The Civil Code of the Republic of Albania", as amended.
Membership in International Conventions
– Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, since March 6, 1994.
– Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations, since September 1, 2000.
– WTO's TRIPS Agreement, since September 8, 2000.
–Phonograms Convention, since June 26, 2001.
– WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty, since May 20, 2002.
– WIPO Copyright Treaty, since August 6, 2005.
Protection
Registration is not required for owners of an original work. Copyright protection is automatic and free from the moment a work is created. However, voluntary registration is possible and the registration certificate has legal effect in all administrative or court procedures.
Duration: during the lifetime of the author, plus 70 years after his death.
Registry
Authority name: Copyright Directorate, Ministry of Culture. Internet address: https://kultura.gov.al
Collective Management Organization: ALBAUTOR (www.albautor.net).