Copyrights Law in Djibouti
Here’s an overview of copyright law in Djibouti as of 2025:
Copyright Law in Djibouti
1. Legal Framework
Copyright in Djibouti is governed by Law No. 17/AN/07/5th July 2007 on copyright and related rights.
Djibouti is a member of several international copyright treaties, including:
Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
WIPO Copyright Treaty
World Trade Organization (WTO) and complies with TRIPS Agreement
2. Protected Works
Copyright protects:
Literary works (books, articles, computer programs)
Artistic works (paintings, drawings, sculptures)
Musical compositions
Audiovisual works (films, videos)
Photographs
Other intellectual creations expressed in a tangible form
3. Rights Conferred
Economic rights: Right to reproduce, distribute, perform, broadcast, and adapt the work.
Moral rights: Right of attribution and integrity, allowing the author to be recognized and to object to derogatory treatment.
Rights are automatic upon creation, without formal registration.
4. Duration of Protection
Copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 50 years after the author’s death.
For joint works, 50 years after the last surviving author’s death.
For anonymous or pseudonymous works, protection lasts 50 years from the date of publication.
5. Limitations and Exceptions
Certain uses are allowed without permission, including:
Private copying for personal use
Quotation for purposes such as criticism or review
Use in teaching and research under certain conditions
6. Enforcement
Copyright infringement is handled by the courts.
Remedies include injunctions, damages, and seizure of infringing goods.
Criminal penalties apply for willful infringement.
Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Law No. 17/AN/07/5th July 2007 |
| Protection | Automatic upon creation, no registration |
| Protected Works | Literary, artistic, musical, audiovisual, software |
| Duration | Life of author + 50 years |
| Rights | Economic rights & moral rights |
| Exceptions | Private use, quotation, teaching, research |
| Enforcement | Civil and criminal remedies |
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