Copyrights Law in Iceland
Absolutely! Here's an overview of Copyright Law in Iceland:
Copyright Law in Iceland
Legal Framework
Copyright in Iceland is primarily governed by the Act on Copyright in Literary and Artistic Works (Act No. 73/1972), as amended.
Iceland is a member of international copyright treaties, such as:
The Berne Convention (for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works).
The WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT).
The TRIPS Agreement under the World Trade Organization.
Iceland is also part of the European Economic Area (EEA), so some EU copyright directives apply indirectly.
What is Protected?
Original literary works (books, articles, software, etc.).
Musical compositions.
Artistic works (paintings, sculptures, photographs).
Cinematographic works.
Broadcasts and sound recordings.
Databases and computer programs.
Duration of Protection
Generally, copyright protection lasts for 70 years after the death of the author.
For anonymous or pseudonymous works, 70 years from publication.
For photographic works, cinematographic works, broadcasts, and sound recordings, protection generally lasts 50 years from creation or first publication.
Rights Granted
Economic rights: reproduction, distribution, public performance, broadcasting, and making adaptations or translations.
Moral rights: right to claim authorship and to object to distortion or modification of the work.
Rights can be transferred or licensed.
Exceptions and Limitations
Exceptions for private use, quotation, criticism, and review.
Certain exceptions for education, libraries, and archives.
Limitations are harmonized with EU standards through EEA agreements.
Enforcement and Remedies
Civil remedies: injunctions, damages, seizure of infringing copies.
Criminal penalties for willful infringement.
Customs enforcement against counterfeit goods.
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