Copyright

Copyright

What can be protected by copyright?

Copyright encompasses two types of rights:

Definition

Legislation does not usually contain an exhaustive list of works covered by copyright. However, in general terms, among the works usually protected by copyright around the world are the following:• literary works such as novels, poems, stage performances, reference works, newspaper articles;• computer programs and databases;• films, musical compositions and choreographies;• artistic works such as paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures;• the architecture; and• advertisements, maps and technical drawings.

In legal terminology, the term “copyright” is used to describe the rights of creators over their literary and artistic works. Works that lend themselves to copyright protection range from books, music, paintings, sculpture and films to computer programs, databases, advertisements, maps and technical drawings.

• economic rights, which allow the rights holder to obtain financial compensation for the use of their works by third parties; and moral rights, which protect the non-property interests of the author.In most cases, copyright law provides that the copyright holder has the economic right to authorize or prevent certain uses of the work or, in some cases, to receive remuneration for the use of the work. construction site.

Example:

Protects author rights: Intellectual property ensures that authors and creators are recognized and rewarded for their work, thus promoting cultural and artistic production. Barena Case with BahíaBarena is the youngest beer brand within the national beer portfolio. Launched in 2004 under the name Bahía. Later, the use of this brand name generated a legal dispute with another company, who claimed rights to this name.This more than a problem became a great opportunity; which gave rise to one of the most successful marketing campaigns in the history of Cervecería Hondureña in 2006.The campaign called “Sin Nombre” meant success for what is today the Barena brand in Honduras; In other words, “a triumph in the face of adversity” as its creator Paola Bondy rightly mentioned.

Registration process

What is the name and legal nature of the body that is responsible for registering copyrights in your country?

To register your works you can enter the following link of the National Copyright Directorate and register online, http://registroenlinea.gov.co/portal.htm

The National Directorate of Copyright is an organization of the Colombian State, which has the legal structure of a Special Administrative Unit attached to the Ministry of the Interior and Justice.

Does registration have a price?

Autor: Carlos Andrés Navarro López Grupo: 61Marzo 2024

No, there is no cost to the copyright registration process.