Did you know that by registering the copyright of your creation you are already protecting and at the same time giving value to your creative effort?
Currently, copyright is being violated (being plagiarized, "copy paste", or distributed by third parties illegally) more than ever due to technological advances and easy access to different creations such as literary and artistic works on the internet, hence the importance to register and "protect" the copyright of your creative endeavor.
Well, let's start by defining copyright...
Copyright is a tool that guarantees web page designers, artists, composers, scriptwriters, photographers, architects, among others, legal protection over their works and at the same time allows them to enjoy both economic and patrimonial rights.
This legal protection lasts for the entire life of the author and up to 70 years after his death, being his or her heirs the only ones who may authorize the use of his works or creations through license contracts, in this way the authors obtain the benefits they deserve for their creative effort and their important contribution to society.
Where can I register the copyright of my creation?
You can register the copyright of your creation or idea in the INDECOPI Copyright Directorate, this promotes a culture of respect for copyright, in this way it protects a wide variety of works such as novels, poems, music, photographs, paintings, choreographies, sculptures, crafts, movies, software, video games or any other type of original work, whether literary, artistic or scientific.
Although registration is not mandatory, it will give you the peace of mind that no one can appropriate your works or creations, giving them adequate publicity to third parties.
