by iv4n.p4v1c | 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 iv4n.p4v1c | 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 iv4n.p4v1c | 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 iv4n.p4v1c | 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 iv4n.p4v1c | 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 iv4n.p4v1c | 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 iv4n.p4v1c | 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...
by iv4n.p4v1c | Oct 20, 2022 | FAQ
The SSA offers individual, centralised management, i.e. an area in which the SSA acts as an intermediary between authors and users. There are many rights holders who do this themselves without going through the SSA. This means the SSA does not have a monopoly and...
by iv4n.p4v1c | Oct 20, 2022 | Good to know
Federal supervision of collecting societies aims to prevent them from abusing their power. It applies to remuneration rights in cases involving legal licences since these can only be exercised by the collecting societies (Art.13 para. 3, Art. 20 para. 4, Art. 24 para....
by iv4n.p4v1c | Oct 20, 2022 | FAQ
No, they are civil societies (cooperatives or associations) comprising composers, songwriters, writers, directors, producers, editors or claimants of related rights.
