Übersetzung durch Ute Reusch.
Translation provided by Ute Reusch.
Stand: Die Übersetzung berücksichtigt die Änderung(en) des Gesetzes durch Artikel 1 des Gesetzes vom 1.9.2017 (BGBl. I S. 3346)
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Part 1
Copyright |
Chapter 1
General |
| Section 1General |
Chapter 2
Works |
| Section 2Protected works |
| Section 3Adaptations |
| Section 4Collections and database works |
| Section 5Official works |
| Section 6Published works and released works |
Chapter 3
Authors |
| Section 7Author |
| Section 8Joint authors |
| Section 9Authors of compound works |
| Section 10Presumption of authorship or ownership |
Chapter 4
Scope of copyright |
Subchapter 1
General |
| Section 11General |
Subchapter 2
Moral rights of authors |
| Section 12Right of publication |
| Section 13Recognition of authorship |
| Section 14Distortion of the work |
Subchapter 3
Exploitation rights |
| Section 15General |
| Section 16Right of reproduction |
| Section 17Right of distribution |
| Section 18Right of exhibition |
| Section 19Right of recitation, performance and presentation |
| Section 19aRight of making works available to the public |
| Section 20Right of broadcasting |
| Section 20aEuropean broadcasts transmitted by satellite |
| Section 20bCable retransmission |
| Section 21Right of communication by video or audio recordings |
| Section 22Right of communication of broadcasts and of works made available to the public |
| Section 23Adaptations and transformations |
| Section 24Free use |
Subchapter 4
Other rights of authors |
| Section 25Access to copies of works |
| Section 26Right of resale |
| Section 27Remuneration for rental and lending |
Chapter 5
Dealings in rights in copyright |
Subchapter 1
Succession to copyright |
| Section 28Inheritance of copyright |
| Section 29Transfer of copyright |
| Section 30Author’s successor in title |
Subchapter 2
Rights of use |
| Section 31Grant of rights of use |
| Section 31aContracts concerning unknown types of use |
| Section 32Equitable remuneration |
| Section 32aAuthor’s further participation |
| Section 32bCompulsory application |
| Section 32cRemuneration for types of use which subsequently become known |
| Section 32dRight to information and accountability |
| Section 32eRight to information and accountability in a licence chain |
| Section 33Continuing effect of rights of use |
| Section 34Transfer of rights of use |
| Section 35Grant of further rights of use |
| Section 36Joint remuneration agreements |
| Section 36aArbitration board |
| Section 36bInjunctive relief following a breach of a joint remuneration agreement |
| Section 36cIndividual consequences of a breach of a joint remuneration agreement |
| Section 37Agreements to grant rights of use |
| Section 38Contributions to collections |
| Section 39Alterations of the work |
| Section 40Agreements as to future works |
| Section 40aRight to other exploitation after ten years in the case of flat-rate remuneration |
| Section 41Right of revocation for non-exercise |
| Section 42Right of revocation for changed conviction |
| Section 42aCompulsory licence for the production of audio recordings |
| Section 43Authors in employment or service |
| Section 44Sale of the original of a work |
Chapter 6
Limitations on copyright through lawfully permitted uses |
Subchapter 1
Lawfully permitted uses |
| Section 44aTemporary acts of reproduction |
| Section 45Administration of justice and public security |
| Section 45aPersons with disabilities |
| Section 46Collections for religious use |
| Section 47School broadcasts |
| Section 48Public speeches |
| Section 49Newspaper articles and broadcast commentaries |
| Section 50Reporting on current events |
| Section 51Quotations |
| Section 52Communication to the public |
| Sections 52a and 52b(repealed) |
| Section 53Reproduction for private and other personal uses |
| Section 53a(repealed) |
Subchapter 2
Remuneration for reproductions permitted under sections 53 and 60a to 60f |
| Section 54Obligation to pay remuneration |
| Section 54aAmount of remuneration |
| Section 54bTrader’s or importer’s obligation to pay remuneration |
| Section 54cObligation incumbent on the operator of photocopiers to pay remuneration |
| Section 54dObligation to make a reference |
| Section 54eObligation to report |
| Section 54fObligation to provide information |
| Section 54gInspection |
| Section 54hCollecting societies; handling of reports |
Subchapter 3
Other lawfully permitted uses |
| Section 55Reproduction by broadcasting organisations |
| Section 55aUse of a database work |
| Section 56Reproduction and communication to the public in commercial enterprises |
| Section 57Incidental works |
| Section 58Advertising an exhibition and the public sale of works |
| Section 59Works in public places |
| Section 60Portraits |
Subchapter 4
Lawfully permitted uses for teaching, science and institutions |
| Section 60aTeaching in educational establishments |
| Section 60bMedia collections for teaching |
| Section 60cScientific research |
| Section 60dText and data mining |
| Section 60eLibraries |
| Section 60fArchives, museums and educational establishments |
| Section 60gLawfully permitted use and contractually authorised use |
| Section 60hEquitable remuneration of lawfully permitted uses |
Subchapter 5
Special lawfully permitted uses of orphan works |
| Section 61Orphan works |
| Section 61aDiligent search and documentation obligations |
| Section 61bTermination of use and obligation to pay remuneration |
| Section 61cUse of orphan works by public broadcasting organisations |
Subchapter 6
Common provisions for lawfully permitted uses |
| Section 62Prohibition of alteration |
| Section 63Acknowledgement of source |
| Section 63aStatutory remuneration rights |
Chapter 7
Duration of copyright |
| Section 64General |
| Section 65Joint authors, cinematographic works, musical compositions with text |
| Section 66Anonymous and pseudonymous works |
| Section 67Serial works |
| Section 68(repealed) |
| Section 69Calculation of time limits |
Chapter 8
Special provisions on computer programs |
| Section 69aObject of protection |
| Section 69bAuthors in employment or service relationships |
| Section 69cRestricted acts |
| Section 69dExceptions to the restricted acts |
| Section 69eDecompilation |
| Section 69fInfringement of rights |
| Section 69gApplication of other legal provisions; law of contract |
Part 2
Related rights |
Chapter 1
Protection of certain editions |
| Section 70Scientific editions |
| Section 71Posthumous works |
Chapter 2
Protection of photographs |
| Section 72Photographs |
Chapter 3
Protection of performers |
| Section 73Performers |
| Section 74Recognition as a performer |
| Section 75Derogatory treatment of the performance |
| Section 76Duration of moral rights |
| Section 77Recording, reproduction and distribution |
| Section 78Communication to the public |
| Section 79Rights of use |
| Section 79aPerformer’s entitlement to remuneration |
| Section 79bPerformer’s remuneration for types of use which become known at a later stage |
| Section 80Work performed by several performers jointly |
| Section 81Protection of organisers |
| Section 82Duration of exploitation rights |
| Section 83Limitations of exploitation rights |
| Section 84(repealed) |
Chapter 4
Protection of producers of audio recordings |
| Section 85Exploitation rights |
| Section 86Right of participation |
Chapter 5
Protection of broadcasting organisations |
| Section 87Broadcasting organisation |
Chapter 6
Protection of makers of a database |
| Section 87aDefinitions |
| Section 87bRights of makers of a database |
| Section 87cLimitations on the rights of makers of a database |
| Section 87dDuration of rights |
| Section 87eContracts dealing with the use of a database |
Chapter 7
Protection of publishers of newspapers and magazines |
| Section 87fPublishers of newspapers and magazines |
| Section 87gTransferability, duration of and limitations on the right |
| Section 87hRight of participation of the author |
Part 3
Special provisions on films |
Chapter 1
Cinematographic works |
| Section 88Right to make a film |
| Section 89Rights in cinematographic works |
| Section 90Limitation of rights |
| Section 91(repealed) |
| Section 92Performers |
| Section 93Protection against distortion; claim to identification |
| Section 94Protection of producers of films |
Chapter 2
Moving pictures |
| Section 95Moving pictures |
Part 4
Common provisions on copyright and related rights |
Chapter 1
Supplementary protective provisions |
| Section 95aProtection of technological measures |
| Section 95bMeasures in respect of limitations |
| Section 95cProtection of information required for rights-management |
| Section 95dLabelling obligations |
| Section 96Prohibition of exploitation |
Chapter 2
Infringements |
Subchapter 1
Civil law provisions; legal recourse |
| Section 97Right to require cessation of infringement and to damages |
| Section 97aNotification |
| Section 98Claim to destruction, recall and release of copies |
| Section 99Liability of the owner of an enterprise |
| Section 100Pecuniary compensation |
| Section 101Right of information |
| Section 101aEntitlement to presentation and inspection |
| Section 101bSecuring claims for damages |
| Section 102Limitation period |
| Section 102aEntitlements resulting from other statutory provisions |
| Section 103Publication of judgment |
| Section 104Legal recourse |
| Section 104aPlace of jurisdiction |
| Section 105Courts for copyright litigation |
Subchapter 2
Criminal and regulatory fine provisions |
| Section 106Unlawful exploitation of copyrighted works |
| Section 107Unlawful affixing of designation of author |
| Section 108Infringement of related rights |
| Section 108aUnlawful exploitation on a commercial scale |
| Section 108bInfringement of technological measures and rights-management information |
| Section 109Application for criminal prosecution |
| Section 110Confiscation |
| Section 111Publication of judgement |
| Section 111aRegulatory fine provisions |
Subchapter 3
Provisions on measures taken by the customs authorities |
| Section 111bProceedings under German law |
| Section 111cProceedings according to Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 |
Chapter 3
Compulsory enforcement |
Subchapter 1
General |
| Section 112General |
Subchapter 2
Compulsory enforcement for pecuniary claims against the author |
| Section 113Copyright |
| Section 114Originals of works |
Subchapter 3
Compulsory enforcement for pecuniary claims against the author’s successor in title |
| Section 115Copyright |
| Section 116Originals of works |
| Section 117Executor |
Subchapter 4
Compulsory enforcement for pecuniary claims against authors of scientific editions and against photographers |
| Section 118Application mutatis mutandis |
Subchapter 5
Compulsory enforcement for pecuniary claims in respect of certain devices |
| Section 119Compulsory enforcement in respect of certain devices |
Part 5
Scope of application, transitional and final provisions |
Chapter 1
Scope of the Act |
Subchapter 1
Copyright |
| Section 120German nationals and nationals of another Member State of the EU or of another Contracting State to the Agreement on the EEA |
| Section 121Foreign nationals |
| Section 122Stateless persons |
| Section 123Foreign refugees |
Subchapter 2
Related rights |
| Section 124Scientific editions and photographs |
| Section 125Protection of performers |
| Section 126Protection of producers of audio recordings |
| Section 127Protection of broadcasting organisations |
| Section 127aProtection of makers of a database |
| Section 128Protection of producers of films |
Chapter 2
Transitional provisions |
| Section 129Works |
| Section 130Translations |
| Section 131Literary works set to music |
| Section 132Contracts |
| Section 133(repealed) |
| Section 134Authors |
| Section 135Holders of related rights |
| Section 135aCalculation of the term of protection |
| Section 136Reproduction and distribution |
| Section 137Transfer of rights |
| Section 137aPhotographic works |
| Section 137bCertain editions |
| Section 137cPerformers |
| Section 137dComputer programs |
| Section 137eTransitional provisions in implementation of Council Directive 92/100/EEC |
| Section 137fTransitional provisions in implementation of Council Directive 93/98/EEC |
| Section 137gTransitional provisions in implementation of Directive 96/9/EC |
| Section 137hTransitional provisions in implementation of Council Directive 93/83/EEC |
| Section 137iTransitional provisions regarding the Act to Modernise the Law of Obligations |
| Section 137jTransitional provisions towards the implementation of Directive 2001/29/EC |
| Section 137k(repealed) |
| Section 137lTransitional provisions for new types of use |
| Section 137mTransitional provision occasioned by implementation of Directive 2011/77/EU |
| Section 137nTransitional provision occasioned by implementation of Directive 2012/28/EU |
| Section 137oTransitional provision regarding the Act to Align Copyright Law with the Current Demands of the Knowledge-based Society |
Chapter 3
Final provisions |
| Section 138Register of anonymous and pseudonymous works |
| Section 139Amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure |
| Section 140Amendment to the Act concerning the Universal Copyright Convention of 6 September 1952 |
| Section 141Repealed provisions |
| Section 142Evaluation, limitation |
| Section 143Entry into force |
Annex (to section 61a)
Sources for a diligent search |
