Romania has implemented the Quotation for criticism or review (Art. 5.3(d) InfoSoc) exception in Article 35, para 1, (b) of the Law No 8/1996 on copyright and related rights. The national exception is slightly more restrictive than the EU exception.

Implementation summary:

This exception allows for short quotations from a work previously made public for the purpose of analysis, commentary or criticism or as an example, insofar as their use justifies the length of the quotation.

Implementation details:

Beneficiaries:

• any user

Purposes:

• quotation for analysis, commentary or criticism
• as an example

Usage:

• any use

Subject Matter:

• works
• performances
• phonograms
• film fixations
• broadcasts

Compensation:

• no compensation required

Attribution:

• the source and name of the author must be stated, unless this proves impossible; in the case of works of plastic, photographic or architectural art, the place where the original is located must also be mentioned

Other Conditions:

• quotations must be short
• works used must be made public
• use must be in accordance with good practice
• use must not contravene the normal exploitation of the work and not harm the author

Introduced/last updated: 14 June 2018

Remarks: According to art. 120, the provisions regarding the limits of copyright also apply accordingly to related rights. Under art. 134 they apply by analogy to broadcasting organizations.