Copyrights Law in Albania
Here’s a concise overview of copyright law in Albania:
Copyright Law in Albania
1. Governing Legislation
Copyrights in Albania are governed by the Law No. 35/2016 on Copyright and Related Rights.
The law implements international treaties and EU directives.
Administered by the Copyright Office under the Ministry of Culture.
2. Protected Works
Literary works (books, articles, computer programs)
Artistic works (paintings, sculptures, photographs)
Musical works
Audiovisual works (films, videos)
Dramatic and choreographic works
Architectural works
Derivative and collective works
3. Rights Granted
Economic rights: reproduction, distribution, public communication, broadcasting, adaptation.
Moral rights: authorship recognition, protection of integrity, and right to object to distortions.
4. Duration of Protection
Life of the author plus 70 years after death.
For works of joint authorship, the term is 70 years after the last surviving author’s death.
For anonymous or pseudonymous works, 70 years from publication.
5. International Treaties
Albania is a party to:
Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
WIPO Copyright Treaty
Rome Convention
TRIPS Agreement
Albania is also a candidate for EU accession, aligning with EU copyright standards.
6. Registration
Copyright protection arises automatically upon creation.
Registration is not mandatory but can be done for evidence purposes.
7. Enforcement
Infringements can be addressed through civil, administrative, and criminal actions.
Remedies include injunctions, damages, fines, and confiscation of infringing goods.
Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Law No. 35/2016 on Copyright |
| Protected Works | Literary, artistic, musical, audiovisual, architectural |
| Duration | Life + 70 years |
| Registration | Not mandatory, optional |
| International Treaties | Berne, WIPO, Rome, TRIPS |
Useful Links
Ministry of Culture, Albania (for local copyright offices)
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