– Copyright Act (1998-4), in force since August 14, 1998, amended in 2006, and Regulations, amended in 2004.

– Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, since July 30, 1983.
– Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations, since September 18, 1983.
– Geneva Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms Against Unauthorized Duplication of their Phonograms, since July 29, 1983.
– WIPO Copyright Treaty, since December 13, 2019.
– WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty, since December 13, 2019.
– Marrakesh Treaty, since May 20, 2023.

Procedure: it is not necessary to register copyright in order to obtain full protection, nor are there any procedures prescribed by the Act.

Duration: varies according to the type of works: literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works: life of the author plus fifty years; sound recordings, broadcasts and cable programs: fifty years from publication; typographical arrangement of a published edition: twenty-five years from publication.

Moral and related rights: protected.

Assignment: possible; must be in writing; moral rights are not assignable except by succession.

Use: fair dealing for research and private study if authorship is acknowledged, and use for instruction or education are permitted.

Authority name: n.a.  Internet address: n.a. 

Collective Management Organization: COSCAP (https://coscap.org).