The aim is to modernize and streamline copyright registration, reducing bureaucracy and enabling remote processing for authors and rights holders of unpublished works in Argentina.
Key highlights of the decree:
- Deposit of unpublished works: Authors, co-authors, heirs, or rights holders can deposit unpublished works with the DNDA (National Copyright Authority) either in a sealed envelope or as an encrypted digital file.
- Validity and renewal: the deposit remains valid for 36 months and can be renewed for equal periods. If not renewed, the DNDA may destroy the work after 30 days.
- Return of works: only the author or their heirs may request the return of a work; if the rights holder is not the author, specific or court-approved authorization is required.
- Digital deposit: with the digital option, works can be submitted as encrypted, electronically signed files.
- System modernization: the DNDA will integrate new technologies to optimize registration processes.
- Repeal of previous regulations: prior decrees are repealed to unify and simplify the regulatory framework.
This decree marks a milestone in the protection of unpublished works in Argentina, bringing registration process into the digital age and offering creators greater security and flexibility.