If you’re a YouTuber, influencer, podcaster, or blogger in Spain, your digital content is a valuable intellectual asset. But it’s also vulnerable to theft, unauthorized reposts, and misuse — especially online.
This guide covers how Spanish copyright law protects digital creators, and what steps you can take to secure your rights.
🧾 What Content Is Protected?
Spanish copyright law protects original works, including:
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Videos (vlogs, tutorials, interviews, etc.)
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Podcasts and audio content
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Blog posts and written content
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Photos, graphics, animations
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Music, jingles, and soundtracks
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Livestreams and webinars (if recorded)
All of these are protected automatically under Spain’s Intellectual Property Law, as long as the work is original.
🧠 Key Rights You Hold as a Creator
| Type of Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Moral rights | Right to be credited, prevent distortion, and preserve the integrity of your work |
| Economic rights | Control reproduction, distribution, public performance, adaptation, etc. |
🎯 These rights allow you to monetize your content, block unauthorized uses, and take legal action when needed.
📄 Do You Need to Register Your Content?
Registration is not mandatory, but strongly recommended for online creators:
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Safe Creative: Easy digital proof of authorship
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Spanish Intellectual Property Registry (Registro PI)
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Notarization or blockchain timestamping
In a dispute, these tools help prove ownership of your videos, audio, or designs.
🔒 How to Protect Your Digital Content Proactively
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Use clear copyright notices on your content
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Disable downloads where possible (on websites or platforms)
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Watermark videos or images
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Store original project files (Premiere, Final Cut, etc.)
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Register music or jingles separately, if original
🚨 What to Do If Someone Steals Your Content
If your work is reposted or used without permission:
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Take screenshots or videos as evidence
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Send a cease and desist letter
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Use the platform’s takedown mechanism (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
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File a DMCA notice if hosted outside the EU
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Contact a Spanish lawyer to initiate legal action
🌐 Spanish Legal Tools for Digital Enforcement
Spain’s Ley de Propiedad Intelectual and Digital Services Law allow creators to:
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Demand removal of infringing content
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Seek damages in civil court
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File complaints with the Spanish Data Protection Agency if personal data is misused
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Request police involvement in severe piracy cases
🤝 How Borderless Lawyers Can Help
We assist digital creators, influencers, and media businesses in:
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Registering their content and brand
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Writing licensing, sponsorship, and collaboration agreements
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Enforcing rights on digital platforms or in court
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Defending against content theft, impersonation, or copyright trolls
📞 Creating content in Spain? Make sure your videos, voice, and visuals are fully protected.