Copyrights Code shall apply to all literary, artistic and scientific works, whose authors are citizens of Cape Verde, or who have their usual residence in the territory of the Republic of Cape Verde, works published for the first time in the territory of the Republic of Cape Verde, whatever the nationality and country of residence of the author;

Also the works of foreign authors not resident in the territory of the Republic of Cape Verde, published after the entry into force of this Law, in accordance with the obligations derived from the international conventions to which the Republic of Cape Verde has acceded or will accede, or if reciprocity is ascertained with regard to the protection of Cape Verde any authors’ works in the respective countries and any works eligible for protection under an international agreement to which Cape Verde is party.