Czech Republic has implemented the Use during religious or official celebrations (Art. 5.3(g) InfoSoc) exception in Section 35(1) of the Copyright Act. The national exception is slightly more restrictive than the EU exception.
Implementation summary:
This exception allows for the use of works during civil or religious ceremonies or during official events organised by public authorities, provided that this is not done for the purpose of any direct or indirect economic or commercial advantage.
Implementation details:
Beneficiaries:
- any user
Purposes:
- non-commercial purposes
Usage:
- any use
Subject Matter:
- works
- performances
- phonograms
- film fixations
- broadcasts
Compensation:
- no compensation required
Attribution:
- no attribution required
Other Conditions:
- use must be effected during civil or religious ceremonies or during official events organised by public authorities
Introduced/last updated: 22 May 2006
Remarks: The exception extends to performers' (§ 74), phonogram producers' (§ 78), film producers' (§ 82) and broadcasters' rights (§ 86).
