Knowledge transfer on creativity rights: copyright, intellectual property, open source

Experts: Arcadia Hinescu, Romanian lawyer, specialisation copyright Ariadna Matas, Policy Advisor, Europeana Moderator: Oana Nasui, cultural researcher This comprehensive online presentation explores various facets of copyright law, with a focus on Romanian legislation and its international implications, for an audience of practitioners in the cultural and creative areas. The topics range from general concepts in digital copyright to specific aspects of Romanian law. Participants delve into the definitions and implications of “out-of-commerce works” as per the 2019 EU Copyright Directive, orphan works, and the copyright status of digitized cultural heritage. The discussion clarifies the distinctions between public domain, open access, and open source concepts. A significant portion is dedicated to Romanian copyright law, covering authorship definitions, protection durations, and the international scope of copyright protection for Romanian authors. The role of Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) in Romania and their international collaborations will be examined. Special attention is given to regulations governing the temporary export of significant Romanian artworks classified as “Fond” or “Tezaur” for international exhibitions. The evaluation process for public domain artworks by Romanian citizens, both domestically and internationally, is discussed, along with legal considerations for creating derivative works based on public domain pieces by Romanian artists. The presentation concludes with an exploration of copyright management for collective and derivative works, providing a comprehensive overview of copyright issues in the digital age, with a specific Romanian perspective. Themes approached: What is an “out-of-commerce work” as defined in the 2019 Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive What is an orphan work What is the copyright status of a digital object representing cultural heritage What is the difference between public domain and open access What is open source Copyright management for collective works and derivative works Brief overview of Romanian Copyright Law: definition of authorship, duration of copyright protection International copyright protection for Romanian authors: within the EU, throughout Europe, globally and in their country of residence Introduction to Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) in Romania: their role and function and the collaboration with international CMOs Regulations for temporarily exporting Romanian artworks classified as “Fond” or “Tezaur” (legal categories of the Romanian movable cultural heritage) for international exhibitions Evaluation process for public domain artworks by Romanian citizens, both within Romania and internationally Legal considerations for artists creating derivative works based on public domain pieces by Romanian artists /// The presentation was a Satellite event online within Creative Skills Week 2024 organised by Formare Culturala, Romania More, here https://formareculturala.ro/copyright...