Copyrights Law in East Timor
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Copyright Law in East Timor (Timor-Leste)
Governing Law
Copyright and Related Rights Law No. 3/2011, enacted in 2011.
Covers protection of literary, artistic, scientific, and other original works.
Protected Works
Literary works (books, articles, computer software)
Artistic works (paintings, sculptures, photographs)
Musical compositions
Cinematographic works and audiovisual works
Dramatic, choreographic works
Architectural designs
Other original creations
Rights Granted
Economic rights: reproduction, distribution, public communication, adaptation, and translation.
Moral rights: authorship recognition and protection of work integrity.
Duration of Protection
Life of the author plus 70 years after death.
For works with multiple authors or corporate ownership, different terms may apply (usually 70 years from publication).
International Treaties
Member of the Berne Convention since 2017.
Adheres to WIPO treaties.
Complies with TRIPS obligations as a WTO member.
Enforcement
Legal remedies include civil, administrative, and criminal actions.
Penalties include fines, injunctions, and confiscation of infringing materials.
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