A problemática dos direitos de autor no contexto digital: desafios e perspectivas no contexto moçambicano

Abstract

This work addresses the issue of copyright in the Mozambican digital context. The objective of the work was to analyze and understand the impact of the digital era on the protection of copyright in Mozambique. Therefore, we looked at the author's challenges in the global, regional and local context, presenting recommendations for improving policies, the legal and institutional framework. Mozambique is subject to international obligations for the protection of copyright and has acceded to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) Agreement. As a least developed country (LDC), Mozambique was not bound by TRIPs until 2006; this deadline was later extended by WTO member countries until 2013. With the emergence of the Digital Era, there was a total copyright paradigm, with the old copyright, based on copies or discs that existed until two or three decades ago, becoming extinct. In Mozambique, the legal framework governing digital copyright is influenced by national and international regulations. The country adheres to several treaties, such as the Berne Convention and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), which establish basic principles for copyright protection across borders. The implementation of digital copyright standards in Mozambique faces challenges, including limited public awareness and difficulties in enforcement. Many creators and consumers are unaware of the legal measures available to protect digital works, leaving room for infringement and piracy. However, it is important to create a new digital copyright law and specific mechanisms to address this situation