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Copyright is the right that protects the authors of literary works, works of art, musical creations, scientific investigations, also architectural design of...

Obtain copyright proof

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To obtain copyright proof, proof that the work belongs to creator claiming authenticity; creators are required to present proof of date of creation of the work. This can be done via the i-Envelope

Copyright protection

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For copyright protection see Berne Convention

Regulating copyright in Curaçao

BIP Tip

The act regulating copyright in Curaçao is referred to as “Auteursverordening” 1913, P.B. 1913, no. 3, i.e. the 1913 National Ordinance on Copyright, National Gazette 1913, No. 3. This act grants the author a copyright with duration of up to 50 years after the author’s death.

If copyright does not require registration, how can I prove that I am the author?

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It is recommendable for authors to put a date on their works. In the case of paintings and drawings it is less difficult. On the work itself you can see who is ...

What is copyright?

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It is the exclusive right of the maker of a work of literature, science or art to publish and multiply his work....

Should the work be finished for me to obtain copyright?

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No. You obtain copyright automatically from the moment you start creating your work. The work does not need to be completed for you to obtain this right....

Regarding Copyright should I register my work for it to be protected?

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No. BIP does not provide for registration of copyright. Copyright is not bound by registration procedures. A work is considered to be protected by copyright...

Is the ISBN a form of copyright registration?

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No. The ISBN is an international number system to catalogue books. By means of this number books can be distinguished from each other. An ISBN number does not...

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