Copyrights Law in Georgia
Here’s a summary of copyright law in Georgia (the country):
Copyright Law in Georgia
📜 Legal Framework
Main Law: Law on Copyright and Neighboring Rights (adopted in 1999, amended several times).
Administered by the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia (Sakpatenti).
Georgia is a member of:
Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
WIPO Copyright Treaty
Rome Convention
TRIPS Agreement
🔍 Protected Works
Literary works (books, articles, computer programs)
Musical compositions and lyrics
Audiovisual works (films, videos)
Artistic works (paintings, sculptures, photographs)
Dramatic and choreographic works
Architectural works
Rights Granted
Economic Rights: Reproduction, distribution, public performance, broadcasting, and adaptation.
Moral Rights: Right to be recognized as the author and to protect the integrity of the work.
Duration of Protection
Life of the author plus 70 years after death.
Anonymous or pseudonymous works: 70 years from publication.
Neighboring rights: 50 years from performance or publication.
Registration
Copyright protection is automatic upon creation.
Registration is optional and is managed by Sakpatenti.
Registration serves as evidence of authorship in legal disputes.
Enforcement and Remedies
Infringement can result in civil and criminal penalties.
Remedies include injunctions, damages, and seizure of infringing copies.
Enforcement is through Georgian courts.
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