Industries relating to copyright are generally able to both receive and apply the latest technology in the context of human capital-intensive activities, which makes them especially important for the long-term development of countries like Argentina. In this regard, and according to the findings of this study, these industries have proven to be capable of generating a significant contribution in terms of the value added, employment and foreign exchange earnings of the country in recent years. To enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of such activities in the long term, a modern and strong institutional framework must be maintained and the specific mechanisms of economic development must be in line with the stage of development and challenges of each, taking into account that many of these are activities require risky investment. The construction of efficient and sustainable mechanisms for publicprivate cooperation would facilitate the economic and social advancement of an entire production network and should also generate information and indicators allowing the design and implementation of the public policies most appropriate to each case. In particular, the present study focuses on this last point. This study follows the methodological guidelines of the ‘WIPO Guide on Surveying the Economic Contribution of the Copyright-based Industries’ (2003) and was conducted under the auspices of, and with funding from, WIPO, at the request of the Government of the Argentine Republic. This request was made in order to contribute to the implementation of public policies for the promotion of industries related to copyright by carrying out a study on their economic characteristics. The study would also increase public and political awareness about the relevance of the topic and the great potential of the sector for national development.