Luxembourg has implemented the Use of works of architecture or sculptures in public spaces (Art. 5.3(h) InfoSoc) exception in Article 10, 7° de la Loi du 18 avril 2001 sur les droits d’auteur, les droits voisins et les bases de données. The national exception closely resembles the EU exception.

Implementation summary:

This exception allows for the reproduction and communication of works located in a place accessible to the public, when these works are not the main subject of reproduction or communication.

Implementation details:

Beneficiaries:

• any user

Purposes:

• not specified

Usage:

• reproduction
• communication to the public

Subject Matter:

• works (located in a place accessible to the public)

Compensation:

• no compensation required

Attribution:

• no attribution required

Other Conditions:

• works used must be lawfully made available to the public
• works used must be located in a place accessible to the public
• works used must not be the main subject of reproduction or communication

Introduced/last updated: 18 April 2004

Remarks: This national exception is also associated with the incidental inclusion exception under art. 5(3)(i) of the InfoSoc Directive, because of the requirement for the works used to not be the main subject of reproduction or communication.

The scope of the exception is not extended to neighbouring rights under Art. 46 (1) or Art. 55 - for broadcasters. All exceptions apply mutatis mutandis to the distribution right.