Copyrights Law in Moldova
Here’s an overview of copyright law in Moldova:
📜 Copyright Law in Moldova
Moldova’s copyright framework is governed mainly by Law No. 139-XVI of 19 July 2007 on Copyright and Related Rights, which aligns with the Berne Convention and European Union standards, reflecting Moldova’s international commitments.
⚖️ Key Features
✅ Protected Works
Literary works (books, articles, poetry)
Musical compositions
Artistic works (paintings, sculptures, photographs)
Cinematographic works (films, videos)
Computer programs and databases
Architectural designs
Performances and sound recordings
🔐 Exclusive Rights
The rights holders have the exclusive rights to:
Reproduce and distribute the work
Perform, broadcast, or communicate the work publicly
Adapt, translate, or modify the work
Authorize others to exercise these rights
📅 Duration of Protection
Generally, author’s life + 70 years after death
For audiovisual works, performances, and sound recordings, protection lasts 70 years from publication or fixation
Anonymous or pseudonymous works: 70 years from publication if author unknown
🛡️ Moral Rights
Right to claim authorship
Right to object to distortion or mutilation of the work
These rights are inalienable and perpetual
🌐 International Treaties
Moldova is a member of:
Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
WIPO Copyright Treaty
TRIPS Agreement
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
📝 Registration
Copyright protection is automatic upon creation; no formal registration is required
Voluntary registration or deposit can be made for evidentiary purposes
⚖️ Enforcement
Civil remedies: injunctions, damages, and destruction of infringing copies
Criminal penalties: fines and imprisonment for willful infringement
Customs measures to prevent import/export of infringing goods
RELATED Blog
0 comments