Copyrights Law in Grenada
Here’s an overview of Copyright Law in Grenada:
🔹 Governing Law:
The primary law governing copyright in Grenada is the Copyright Act, Chapter 83, which aligns with the WIPO Internet Treaties and international standards.
Grenada is a member of international treaties such as:
Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
WIPO Copyright Treaty
TRIPS Agreement
Rome Convention (for performers and phonogram producers)
🔹 What Is Protected:
Literary works (books, articles, computer programs)
Musical works and lyrics
Dramatic and choreographic works
Artistic works (paintings, sculptures, photographs)
Audiovisual works (films, videos)
Sound recordings and broadcasts
Databases and other intellectual creations
🔹 Rights Granted:
Economic Rights:
Reproduction, distribution, rental, and public communication
Broadcasting and communication to the public
Adaptation, translation, and making derivative works
Moral Rights:
Right to be identified as the author
Right to object to derogatory treatment of the work
Right to privacy and integrity of the work
🔹 Duration of Protection:
General rule: Life of the author + 70 years after death.
For anonymous or pseudonymous works: 70 years from publication.
For sound recordings and broadcasts: 50 years from publication or communication.
🔹 Exceptions and Limitations:
Fair dealing exceptions for:
Research and private study
Criticism or review
Reporting of current events
Teaching and educational uses
Specific exceptions for libraries and archives.
🔹 Registration:
Copyright protection is automatic upon creation; registration is not required.
Voluntary registration is possible through the Grenada Intellectual Property Office for evidentiary purposes.
🔹 Enforcement:
Copyright infringement is actionable in civil courts.
Remedies include injunctions, damages, seizure of infringing copies, and fines.
Criminal sanctions apply for willful infringement or piracy.
🔹 International Treaties:
Grenada is party to:
Berne Convention
WIPO Copyright Treaty
TRIPS Agreement
Rome Convention
Summary:
Grenada offers copyright protection consistent with international standards, granting both economic and moral rights with automatic protection and a term of life plus 70 years.
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