Copyrights Law in Kyrgyzstan
Here’s an overview of Copyright Law in Kyrgyzstan:
Copyright Law in Kyrgyzstan
Legal Framework:
Copyright in Kyrgyzstan is governed primarily by the Law on Copyright and Related Rights, adopted in 1996.
Kyrgyzstan is a member of international treaties including:
Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT)
Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
Protected Works:
Copyright protects original literary and artistic works, such as:
Books, articles, and other writings
Music and lyrics
Paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs
Films and audiovisual works
Computer programs
Architectural designs
Rights Granted:
Economic rights: reproduction, distribution, public performance, broadcasting, translation, adaptation, and communication to the public.
Moral rights: the right of attribution and the right to object to distortion or mutilation of the work.
Economic rights can be transferred or licensed; moral rights remain with the author.
Duration of Protection:
Copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 50 years after death.
For anonymous or pseudonymous works, 50 years from the date of publication.
For cinematographic works and related rights, the term is 50 years from the first publication or creation.
Exceptions and Limitations:
Fair use exceptions are provided for:
Personal use
Educational and scientific purposes
Quotation for criticism or review
Reporting current events
Use by libraries and archives
Such use must not conflict with the normal exploitation of the work or unreasonably prejudice the author's rights.
Enforcement and Remedies:
Infringement can be addressed through civil litigation and criminal sanctions.
Remedies include injunctions, damages, and confiscation of infringing copies.
Customs authorities assist in blocking pirated goods.
Registration:
Copyright protection arises automatically upon creation; registration is not required.
However, voluntary registration may help in legal disputes.
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