The Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc. is pleased to announce that we have been granted a Certificate of Authorisation by the Registrar of the Intellectual Property Office in Saint Kitts and Nevis. This reaffirms our commitment to operating within the legal framework and to fulfilling our mission of protecting the rights of our members and affiliated rights holders worldwide.

The application was submitted on June 18, 2025, and the certificate was officially granted on July 3, 2025. Throughout the process, ECCO maintained close engagement with the relevant authorities to ensure our operations met all compliance requirements which are consistent with our governance standards and commitment to transparency.

We encourage continued cooperation between ECCO and national authorities to protect the rights of music creators in Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is essential that local copyright enforcement aligns with international obligations, such as those under the Berne Convention, while also upholding domestic copyright laws. Government support for strong copyright policies is key to the growth and sustainability of the creative sector.

ECCO remains committed to working alongside the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis and other stakeholders to ensure that creators rights are respected, enforced, and fairly compensated when their works are publicly performed on radio, tv, at live events, and other business premises.