Copyrights Law in Uzbekistan
Here’s an overview of Copyright Law in Uzbekistan:
Copyright Law in Uzbekistan
1. Legal Framework
Uzbekistan’s copyright law is primarily governed by the Law on Copyright and Related Rights, adopted in 2006, with subsequent amendments to comply with international standards.
Uzbekistan is a member of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (joined in 1995) and is a party to other international agreements such as the WIPO Copyright Treaty and the TRIPS Agreement.
2. Protected Works
The law protects a wide variety of original works, including:
Literary works (books, articles, computer programs)
Artistic works (paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs)
Musical works (compositions and lyrics)
Dramatic and choreographic works
Cinematographic works and audiovisual works
Sound recordings
Broadcasts
Databases and collections of works
3. Rights Granted
Copyright holders in Uzbekistan enjoy:
Economic rights: exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, broadcast, and make adaptations or translations.
Moral rights: right to claim authorship, to have the work published anonymously or pseudonymously, and to object to distortion or mutilation of the work.
4. Duration of Protection
Protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years after death.
For works of joint authorship, the term runs from the death of the last surviving author.
For anonymous or pseudonymous works, protection lasts 70 years from publication.
Related rights (performers, producers of sound recordings, broadcasting organizations) generally enjoy 50 years of protection from the date of fixation, performance, or broadcast.
5. Infringement and Enforcement
Unauthorized use of copyrighted works is prohibited.
Remedies include civil damages, injunctions, and confiscation of infringing copies.
Criminal penalties may apply for large-scale infringement.
Customs authorities may intervene to prevent import/export of infringing goods.
6. Limitations and Exceptions
Exceptions include:
Fair use for personal, educational, or scientific purposes.
Quotation for criticism or review.
Use by libraries and archives for preservation.
Use for public security or judicial proceedings.
7. International Treaties
Uzbekistan is a party to:
Berne Convention
WIPO Copyright Treaty
TRIPS Agreement
Various regional agreements on intellectual property
Summary
Uzbekistan’s copyright law protects original works for the life of the author plus 70 years, granting both economic and moral rights. The law aligns with international standards and includes enforcement measures and exceptions typical of modern copyright frameworks.
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