Patrimonio cultural inmaterial y propiedad intelectual

This article analyses intellectual property legislation and its possible application to the Intangible Cultural Heritage sector. Intellectual property rights are resources that fall on natural persons who create original intelectual works, although this legislation also protects rights for the benefit of performers, as well as other rights generated for the benefit of those who have created or invested in applications, recordings, databases and other instruments of collection of the PCI. lt lists the main requirements for protection by intellectual property rules and whether these marry well with the special nature of ICP expressions. The recommendations issued by international entities such as WIPO (World IntellectuaI Property Organization) are analyzed. ln addition, the decalogue of good practices created by pci and intelectual property professionals during the conference on lntangible Cultural Heritage and intelectual property held in 2019 is explained.