Works of literature and art (including
computer programs)

Automatically at the moment of creation

Literary and artistic creations of
the mind that possess an individual
character

• Content (i.e. ideas and concepts)

• Laws and official decrees

• Decisions by authorities

• Means of payment

• Patent documents

Private use, citations, back-up copies
and reporting of current events

Defined by the specific work

Up to 70 years after the death of the
author (50 years for computer programs)

©, “Copyright”, “All rights reserved”,
“Tous droits réservés” or similar
Use optional

None

None

Collective rights management organisations:
SUISA, SUISSIMAGE, ProLitteris,
SSA, SWISSPERFORM