The Netherlands has implemented the Use for the purpose of caricature, parody or pastiche (Art. 5.3(k) InfoSoc) exception in Article 18b of the Copyright Act. The national exception is slightly more restrictive than the EU exception.
Implementation summary:
This exception allows for disclosure to the public or reproduction of a literary, scientific or artistic work in the context of a caricature, parody or pastiche, provided that the use is in accordance with what is generally regarded as reasonably acceptable.
Implementation details:
Beneficiaries:
- any user
Purposes:
- caricature, parody or pastiche
Usage:
- reproduction
- making available to the public
Subject Matter:
- works
- performances
- phonograms
- broadcasts
- film fixations
- press publications
Compensation:
- not required
Attribution:
- not required
Other Conditions:
- the use must be in accordance with what is generally regarded as reasonably acceptable
Introduced/last updated: 07 June 2021
Remarks: There is a corresponding provision in Article 10(j) of the Neighbouring Rights Act
