Latvia has implemented the Use of works of architecture or sculptures in public spaces (Art. 5.3(h) InfoSoc) exception in Section 20, paras 1 and 3 and of the Copyright Act. The national exception is slightly more restrictive than the EU exception.
Implementation summary:
This exception allows for the use of images of works of architecture, photography, visual arts, design, as well as of applied arts, permanently displayed in public places, for personal use and as information in news broadcasts or reports of current events, or include in works for non-commercial purposes. The provision expressly excludes uses of images of works which are the object for further repetition of the work, for broadcast by broadcasting organisations or for the purpose of commercial use.
Implementation details:
Beneficiaries:
- any user
Purposes:
- for personal use
- as information in news broadcasts or reports of current events
- non-commercial purposes (when included in another work)
Usage:
- any use
Subject Matter:
- images of works of architecture, photography, visual arts, design, as well as of applied arts (permanently displayed in public places)
- performances
- phonograms
- film fixations
- broadcasts
Compensation:
- no compensation required
Attribution:
- no attribution required
Other Conditions:
- images of works which are the object for further repetition of the work, for broadcast by broadcasting organisations or for the purpose of commercial use are excluded from the scope of the exception
Introduced/last updated: 06 December 2007
Remarks: The exception extends to neighbouring rights as per Section 54(3)2 of the CA 'Restrictions on Rights of the Neighbouring Rightholders
