Malta has implemented the Use for the demonstration or repair of equipment (Art. 5.3(l) InfoSoc) exception in Article 9(1)t of Chapter 415 of the Laws of Malta. The national exception closely resembles the EU exception.
Implementation summary:
This exception allows for the reproduction, translation, distribution or communication to the public of a work in connection with the demonstration or repair of equipment.
Implementation details:
Beneficiaries:
- any user
Purposes:
- demonstration or repair of equipment
Usage:
- reproduction
- translation
- distribution
- communication to the public
Subject Matter:
- works
- databases
- performances
- phonograms
- film fixations
- broadcasts
Compensation:
- no compensation required
Attribution:
- no attribution required
Introduced/last updated: 01 January 1970
Remarks: The exception applies mutatis mutandis to neighbouring rights under art. 21 of Cap.415.
