Os direitos autorais e a proteção das obras produzidas por Ghost-Writers

Abstract

This article examines the evolution of copyright and its application to ghostwriting, highlighting the legal and ethical dilemmas faced by these professionals in Brazil. The practice originated in Ancient Greece and Rome and became consolidated over the centuries, particularly in literature. Copyright law, on the other hand, has more recent origins, with the enactment of the first copyright protection law in England in the 18th century being a notable milestone. In Brazil, Law No. 9,610/98 was a significant step in regulating copyright relations in the country. However, it lacks explicit provisions regarding ghostwriters, leading to legal uncertainty in matters of authorship and rights. This paper aims to analyze the role of ghostwriters and explore how they fit within Brazilian legislation through exploratory research based on a bibliographic review of legal doctrines, statutes, and case law.