Poland has implemented the Use of works of architecture or sculptures in public spaces (Art. 5.3(h) InfoSoc) exception in Article 33, para 1 of the Copyright and Related Rights Act. The national exception closely resembles the EU exception.
Implementation summary:
This exception provides for the dissemination of works permanently exhibited on commonly accessible public roads, streets, squares or gardens, although not for the same use.
Implementation details:
Beneficiaries:
- any user
Purposes:
- not specified (other than the same use)
Usage:
- dissemination
Subject Matter:
- works permanently exhibited on commonly accessible public roads, streets, squares or gardens
Compensation:
- no compensation required
Attribution:
- the author’s full name and source are indicated. The author and the source should be indicated taking into account existing possibilities
Introduced/last updated: 20 November 2015
