Croatia has implemented the Use of works of architecture or sculptures in public spaces (Art. 5.3(h) InfoSoc) exception in Article 204 of the Copyright and Related Rights Act. The national exception closely resembles the EU exception.

Implementation summary:

This exception allows for the reproduction, except in three-dimensional form, of author's works that are permanently located on streets, squares, parks or other places accessible to the public, and distribution and communication of such copies to the public. The exception applies only with regard to the external appearance of architectural items.

Implementation details:

Beneficiaries:

• any user

Purposes:

• not specified

Usage:

• reproduction (except in three-dimensional form)
• distribution
• communication to the public

Subject Matter:

• works

Compensation:

• no compensation required

Attribution:

• no attribution required

Other Conditions:

• works used must be permanently located on streets, squares, parks or other places accessible to the public
• the exception applies only with regard to the external appearance of architectural items

Introduced/last updated: 14 October 2021

Remarks: Under Article 181 (1) of the law, exceptions and limitations apply to both works (which must be divulged) and other subject-matter, subject to related rights. Article 181 (2) contains the requirements of the 3-step test.