Copyrights Law in Ecuador
Here’s an overview of copyright law in Ecuador:
Copyright Law in Ecuador
1. Governing Legislation
The primary law governing copyright in Ecuador is the Intellectual Property Law, specifically:
Law No. 67 of August 18, 1998, amended several times.
Supplemented by various regulations and international treaties.
The law is administered by the National Service of Intellectual Rights (SENADI).
2. Protected Works
Ecuador protects original works including:
Literary works (books, articles, computer software)
Artistic works (paintings, sculptures, photographs)
Musical compositions and lyrics
Audiovisual works (films, videos)
Dramatic and choreographic works
Architectural designs
Photographic works
Derivative works and compilations
3. Rights Granted
Economic rights: exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, broadcast, and adapt works.
Moral rights: authorship recognition, integrity of the work, and right to withdraw the work under certain conditions.
4. Duration of Protection
Generally, copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years after the author’s death.
For anonymous, pseudonymous, or corporate works, protection is 70 years from publication.
5. International Treaties
Ecuador is a party to:
Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
WIPO Copyright Treaty
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty
TRIPS Agreement through its membership in the WTO
6. Registration
Copyright registration with SENADI is optional but recommended as proof of ownership.
The registration process involves submitting an application, the work, and paying a fee.
7. Enforcement
Infringements are addressed through civil, criminal, and administrative procedures.
Remedies include injunctions, damages, fines, and confiscation of infringing copies.
8. Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Intellectual Property Law No. 67/1998 |
| Administering Body | SENADI (National Service of Intellectual Rights) |
| Protected Works | Literary, artistic, musical, audiovisual, architectural, and more |
| Duration | Life + 70 years |
| Registration | Optional but recommended |
| International Treaties | Berne Convention, WIPO treaties, TRIPS |
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