Copyrights Law in Kosovo
Here’s an overview of copyright law in Kosovo as of 2025:
Copyright Law in Kosovo
1. Legal Framework
Copyright in Kosovo is governed primarily by the Law No. 04/L-041 on Copyright and Related Rights, adopted in 2010.
The law aligns with international standards and treaties, including:
Berne Convention
WIPO Copyright Treaty
TRIPS Agreement
Kosovo has established the Kosovo Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) to oversee IP matters.
2. Protected Works
Protection covers a wide range of original works, including:
Literary works (books, articles, software)
Artistic works (paintings, sculptures, photographs)
Musical compositions
Audiovisual works (films, videos)
Computer programs
Databases
3. Rights Conferred
Economic rights: Right to reproduce, distribute, communicate, perform, and adapt the work.
Moral rights: Right to claim authorship, integrity of the work, and to object to distortion or mutilation.
Rights arise automatically upon creation; no formal registration is needed but voluntary registration is possible.
4. Duration of Protection
Protection lasts for life of the author plus 70 years after death.
For joint works: 70 years after the death of the last surviving author.
For anonymous or pseudonymous works: 70 years from the date of publication.
Related rights (performers, producers) are protected for 50 years.
5. Limitations and Exceptions
Exceptions include:
Use for private and personal purposes
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