Lithuania has implemented the Use for the purpose of reconstructing a building (Art. 5.3(m) InfoSoc) exception in Article 28(1), p.2 of the Law No VIII- 1185 on Copyright and Related Rights. The national exception closely resembles the EU exception.

Implementation summary:

This exception allows for the use of a project, design, sketch or model of a building or any other construction works for the purpose of reconstructing this building or construction works.

Implementation details:

Beneficiaries:

  • any user

Purposes:

  • reconstructing a building
  • construction works

Usage:

  • any use

Subject Matter:

  • works (project, design, sketch or model of a building or any other construction works)

Compensation:

  • no compensation required

Attribution:

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

Introduced/last updated: 05 March 2003

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