Copyrights Law in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Here’s a clear overview of Copyright Law in Bosnia and Herzegovina:
🔹 Governing Law:
The primary legislation is the Law on Copyright and Related Rights of Bosnia and Herzegovina (adopted in 2003, with amendments).
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a member of key international treaties including:
Berne Convention
WIPO Copyright Treaty
TRIPS Agreement
🔹 What Is Protected:
Literary works (books, articles, computer programs)
Musical works and lyrics
Dramatic and choreographic works
Artistic works (paintings, sculptures, photographs)
Audiovisual works (films, videos)
Databases and multimedia works
Photographs and architectural works
🔹 Rights Granted:
Economic Rights:
Reproduction, distribution, rental, and public performance
Broadcasting and communication to the public
Adaptation, translation, and other derivative rights
Moral Rights:
Right to be identified as the author (attribution)
Right to object to distortion or modification of the work that would harm the author's honor or reputation
🔹 Duration of Protection:
Life of the author plus 70 years after death.
For anonymous or pseudonymous works, 70 years from publication.
For cinematographic works and works of joint authorship, 70 years from the death of the last surviving author.
🔹 Exceptions and Limitations:
Use of works for personal, educational, and research purposes.
Quotation rights for criticism, review, or news reporting.
Libraries and archives exceptions.
Certain uses for disabled persons.
🔹 Registration:
Copyright protection exists automatically upon creation.
Registration is not mandatory but voluntary registration can be done for proof of ownership.
🔹 Enforcement:
Copyright holders can enforce their rights through civil courts.
Remedies include injunctions, damages, and seizure of infringing copies.
Criminal penalties apply for willful infringement.
🔹 International Treaties:
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a party to:
Berne Convention
WIPO Copyright Treaty
TRIPS Agreement
Summary:
Bosnia and Herzegovina provides strong copyright protection consistent with international standards, with automatic protection upon creation, a long protection term of life plus 70 years, and both economic and moral rights.
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