Lithuania has implemented the Use of works of architecture or sculptures in public spaces (Art. 5.3(h) InfoSoc) exception in Article 28(1), p.1 of the Law No VIII- 1185 on Copyright and Related Rights. The national exception is much more restrictive than the EU exception.

Implementation summary:

This exception allows for the reproduction and making available to the public of works of architecture and sculptures, made to be located permanently in public places, except for the cases where they are displayed in exhibitions and museums. The provision expressly excludes from its scope uses where the work is the main subject of representation, uses for direct or indirect commercial advantage, as well as direct reproduction of works of architecture in the form of buildings or other construction works, and making copies of sculptures.

Implementation details:

Beneficiaries:

• any user

Purposes:

• non-commercial

Usage:

• reproduction
• making available to the public

Subject Matter:

• works of architecture and sculptures

Compensation:

• no compensation required

Attribution:

• the source and the author's name must be acknowledged where possible

Other Conditions:

• works used must be made to be located permanently in public places
• the exception does not cover the use of works that are displayed in exhibitions and museums
• works used must not be the main subject of representation
• permitted uses exclude direct reproduction of works of architecture in the form of buildings or other construction works, as well as making copies of sculptures

Introduced/last updated: 05 March 2003

Remarks: The exception does not extend to neighbouring rights under art 58 of the Law.