Copyrights Law in Mongolia
Here’s an overview of Copyright Law in Mongolia:
📘 Copyright Law in Mongolia
Mongolia’s copyright is governed primarily by:
The Law on Copyright and Related Rights (adopted in 2005, amended several times, latest significant amendments around 2018–2020)
Mongolia is also a member of various international copyright treaties ensuring protection of works domestically and internationally.
🔐 Key Features of Mongolian Copyright Law
Protected Works
The law protects original works of authorship including:
Literary works (books, articles, computer programs)
Artistic works (paintings, drawings, sculptures)
Musical works and recordings
Audiovisual works (films, videos)
Photographs
Architectural works
Other original creations fixed in a tangible form
Automatic Protection
Copyright protection arises automatically upon creation and fixation of the work.
No registration is required for protection, but voluntary registration can be done with the Intellectual Property Office of Mongolia.
Duration of Protection
General rule: Life of the author + 50 years after death.
For anonymous or pseudonymous works and works of legal persons, protection lasts 50 years from publication or creation.
Neighboring rights (performers, producers, broadcasters) are protected for 50 years.
Rights Granted
Economic rights: Right to reproduce, distribute, communicate to the public, adapt, and publicly perform the work.
Moral rights: Right to claim authorship and object to any distortion or modification that harms the author's honor or reputation.
Limitations and Exceptions
The law allows exceptions for private use, education, libraries, news reporting, research, and quotations under fair use provisions.
🌍 International Agreements
Mongolia is a member of key international intellectual property treaties, including:
Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (since 1991)
WIPO Copyright Treaty
TRIPS Agreement under the WTO
These agreements ensure mutual recognition of copyright and protection across borders.
⚖️ Enforcement
Copyright infringement can lead to civil remedies such as injunctions, damages, and compensation.
Criminal penalties apply for willful infringement involving piracy or counterfeiting.
Enforcement is overseen by the Intellectual Property Office of Mongolia and courts.
🏛️ Authorities
The Intellectual Property Office of Mongolia (IPOM) is responsible for managing copyrights and related rights, including registration and public awareness.
Courts handle disputes and enforcement.
Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Law on Copyright and Related Rights (2005) |
| Protection Duration | Life + 50 years |
| Protected Works | Literary, artistic, musical, audiovisual, software, architecture |
| Registration | Optional, not required |
| Moral Rights | Yes |
| Economic Rights | Reproduction, distribution, adaptation, performance |
| Exceptions | Fair use for private study, education, news, research |
| International Treaties | Berne, WIPO, TRIPS |
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