What is Copyright?

• The author is the natural person who has created a literary or artistic work, whom the Law protects to stimulate his creativity.
• Copyright is the recognition by the State in favour of the creator of literary or artistic works so that he/she enjoys exclusive privileges of a personal and patrimonial nature.
• Copyright is divided into:
  • Moral rights: These recognise the author's permanent relationship with his work and give him the power to determine whether his work is to be disseminated.
  • Economic rights: The exclusive right of the author to exploit his work in any form or to authorise third parties to do so.

What are Related Rights?

• These are rights granted to performers, book publishers, producers of phonograms or videograms and broadcasting organisations; without affecting in any way the protection of copyright in literary or artistic works.

What can I register with INDAUTOR?

• Literary works
• Musical works with or without lyrics
• Dramatic works
• Dance works
• Pictorial or drawing works
• Sculptural or plastic works
• Caricature or cartoon
• Architectural, cinematographic and audiovisual works
• Radio or television programmes
• Computer programmes
• Photographic works
• Works of applied art (graphic and textile design)
• Compilation works
• Compendia, arrangements, translations, adaptations or other versions of literary or artistic works.
• Editions of books
• Phonograms
• Videograms
• Acts, agreements, or contracts
• Powers of attorney
• Deeds
• Articles of association of collecting societies

What are Reservations of Rights?

• It is the exclusive right to use and exploit:
  • Titles of publications such as brochures, newspapers, directories and magazines, among others.
  • Titles of broadcasts such as television, radio, or computer network programmes.
  • Names and characteristics of characters, whether human, fictional or symbolic.
    Names or denominations of persons or groups dedicated to artistic activities.
    Advertising promotions.