Copyrights Law in Armenia
Armenia's copyright framework is governed by the Law of the Republic of Armenia on Copyright and Related Rights, adopted on June 15, 2006. This legislation aligns with international standards, including the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, to which Armenia has been a member since October 19, 2000
📘 Key Provisions of Armenia's Copyright Law
1. Automatic Protection
Copyright protection in Armenia arises automatically upon the creation of a work, provided it is original and fixed in a tangible medium. No formal registration is required for protection.
2. Protected Works
The law protects a wide range of works, including:
Literary works (e.g., books, articles)
Musical compositions(WIPO Lex)
Artistic works (e.g., paintings, sculptures)
Dramatic and dramatico-musical works
Photographic works
Audiovisual works
Computer programs
Architectural works
Maps, plans, and sketches
These works must be original and fixed in a tangible form to qualify for protection.
3. Duration of Protection
The duration of copyright protection varies:
General works: Author's lifetime plus 70 years
Joint works: 70 years from the death of the last surviving author
Posthumous works: 70 years from the date of publication
Collective works: 70 years from the date the work was made or first made available to the public
Photographic works: 50 years from the making of the work
Audiovisual works: 50 years from the making of the work or communication to the public, whichever is later
4. Related Rights
The law recognizes related rights for:(ipoclub.am)
Performers
Producers of phonograms
Audiovisual producers
Broadcasting organizations
Publishers of press publications
Producers of non-original databases
5. Exceptions and Limitations
The law provides for certain exceptions and limitations to copyright protection, including:
Private use: Reproduction of works for personal use without commercial intent
Educational use: Use of works for teaching purposes within educational institutions
Public performance: Performance of works in cultural activities not associated with economic gain
Reproduction of works in public places: Reproduction of works of art displayed in public spaces
Parody and satire: Use of works for parody or satire, provided it does not harm the original work or its creator's reputation
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