by Andrea Schittino | Oct 20, 2022 | Good to know
Computer programs can also patented. Depending on the particular FOSS licence, patent rights are licensed as well.
by Andrea Schittino | Oct 20, 2022 | Good to know
The prohibition of technical measures relates primarily to DRM technologies (Digital rights management). DRM technologies restrict the use of a work, e.g. the distribution of a CD with copy protection that negates the right of reproduction, the right to distribute and...
by Andrea Schittino | Oct 20, 2022 | To consider
Once a work is distributed under a CC licence, this can practically no longer be reversed. In legal terms, all licence agreements would have to be cancelled with the consent of every person who has received a copy. The very task of finding everyone who owns a copy –...
by Andrea Schittino | Oct 20, 2022 | To consider
All six CC licences are updated from time to time, which is why different versions exist (e.g. CC-BY 2.0, CC-BY-3.0; CC-BY-SA 3.0, etc.). The current version is 4.0. A work must always be used in the manner that is permitted in the specific licence version. Are the...
by Andrea Schittino | Oct 20, 2022 | To consider
Uses of CC works which are permitted under copyright law are not subject to any distribution conditions. Indeed, the uses of CC works permitted under copyright law do not require a licence from the copyright holder, i.e. no contract is required; for this reason,...
by Andrea Schittino | Oct 20, 2022 | FAQ
In principle yes, you are allowed to use the excerpts of some videos found on local information websites to report on the event organized by the University, under the condition that the event is still current and interesting for the public I reach with my blog. In...
by Andrea Schittino | Oct 20, 2022 | FAQ
In principle no. This is because the exception of art. 28 CoPA is valid only for current events, which means events that are in course or just finished. The situation could be different if there is something new about this future event, which makes it “current”, for...
by Andrea Schittino | Oct 20, 2022 | FAQ
Pursuant to art 28 CoPA to report current events, the works perceived in doing so may be fixed, reproduced, presented, broadcast, distributed or otherwise made perceptible. In this case, it is not clear if the book is presented itself or not. If it is not presented...
by Andrea Schittino | Oct 20, 2022 | FAQ
Management of the right to make music available on the Internet to be accessed on demand (Art. 10 para. 2 (c) in fine CopA) is not supervised by the Swiss Confederation. In this area, SUISA is subject to market and cartel law, which means it does not manage the rights...
by Andrea Schittino | Oct 20, 2022 | FAQ
Yes and no. The right to remuneration under Art. 19 para. 1 (b) and Art. 20 para 2 CopA can only be exercised by collecting societies with IPI authorisation. The management of the right to remuneration is subject to federal supervision. The amount of royalties is...
