Dr. Robert Staats The implementation - PowerPoint Presentation

1. Dr. Robert StaatsThe implementation of the DSM directive in GermanyNordic RRO meeting Reykjavik5 May 2022

2. State of playImplementation law entered into force June/August 2022Most substantial Copyright reform since 2008Partly very much disputed during the legislative process (in particular the implementation of Art. 17 DSM-Directive)

3. OverviewPress publisher right (Art. 15 DSM- Directive)UrhDaG – Act on the Copyright Liability of Online Content Sharing Service Provider (Art. 17 DSM-Directive)CLEE/Out of commerce works (Art. 8-12 DSM-Directive)

4. Press publisher rightPress publisher rightExclusive making available right and reproduction right on the press publication for online usages of services of the information societyArt. 15 DSM-Directive

5. Press publisher rightPress publisher rightRight do not apply tofactsprivate or non commercial usageshyperlinksindividual words or very short extractsArt. 15 DSM-Directive

6. Press publisher rightRight of participation for authors and other rightholders of incorporated works Equitable participation, at least one third of the revenues unless otherwise agreed in collective agreements or joint remuneration agreementsMandatory collective managementArt. 15 DSM-Directive

7. Press publisher rightAdministration VG WORTAdministration of the exclusive press publisher right (with explicit consent of the publisher)Option for the publisher to receive a non exclusive right for own licensing purposes („back licensing“)Platform licensing through VG WORT under the condition that the press publisher agreesArt. 15 DSM-Directive

8. Press publisher rightAdministration VG WORTParticipation right of the authorsRevenues based on individual licensingRevenues based on collective licensing Share of one third as a minimum shareArt. 15 DSM-Directive

9. Press publisher rightAdministration VG WORTPerspectivesNegotiations?Enforcement?Implications of Anti Trust lawPerspective in the long-run?Art. 15 DSM-Directive

10. UrhDaG„UrhDaG“ – separate piece of legislation (22 provisions)Most disputed part of the whole implementation lawAttempt to balance the interests of rightholders, platforms and users of the platformsEntered into force 1 August 2021Art. 17 DSM-Directive

11. UrhDaGOnline Content Sharing Service Provider (OCSSPs) are performing an act of communication to the publicAuthorisation of uses necessaryAuthorised uses I (based on licenses)Obligation to acquire contracual rights („best efforts“), in case ofLicenses offered by representative rightsholders orLicences available through CMOsArt. 17 DSM-Directive

12. UrhDaGDirect remuneration rightOnly for contractual usesTo be paid by the plattformUnwaivable, under mandatory collective managementArt. 17 DSM-Directive

13. UrhDaGAuthorisied uses II (based on exeptions and limitations)Quotations; caricature, parodies, pastichesOther (already existing)exceptions and limitationsRemuneration right for caricatures, parodies and pastiches; unwaivable, under mandatory collective managementArt. 17 DSM-Directive

14. UrhDaGUnauthorisied uses I Qualified blockingBlocking, takedown and stay downOn request of the rightsholder who is obliged to provide the necessary informationInformation of the users about the blocking and the right to complainArt. 17 DSM-Directive

15. UrhDaGUnauthorisied uses II Simple blockingNotice and takedownOn request of the rightsholder who is obliged to give duly substantiated notice of the unauthorised useArt. 17 DSM-Directive

16. UrhDaGUses presumably authorised by lawOnly applicable for qualified blocking by automated prodedures („filters“); to avoid „overblocking“Rebuttable presumptionUser generated contentMinor usese.g. 160 characters of a textor flagged usesArt. 17 DSM-Directive

17. UrhDaGUses presumably authorised by lawOCSSPs not liable für uses presumably authorised by law until the conclusion of a complaints procedure; at the latest 1 week after the submission of the complaintRemuneration right; unwaivable, under mandatory collective managementArt. 17 DSM-Directive

18. UrhDaGAdministration VG WORTNo exclusive rights; no offer of licences (up to now)Direct remuneration rightRemuneration rights for uses authorised by law or presumably authorised by lawCooperation of German CMOs?Art. 17 DSM-Directive

19. CLEECLEE provisionsOption for CMOs for collective licensing with an extended effect („licensing for outsiders“) – „General provision“ Opt out option for the outsiders at any timeEqual treatment of the outsidersArt. 8-12 DSM-Directive

20. CLEEPreconditions for valid licensingRepresentativiness of the CMOObtaining authorisation from outsiders is unreasonableLicensing is limited to the national territoryInformation obligations 3 months before licensingNo opt out of the outsiderArt. 8-12 DSM-Directive

21. CLEEFirst CLEE at VG WORTLicenses for „Shared Reading“Art. 8-12 DSM-Directive

22. CLEEOut of commerce worksCLEE (under specific conditions)Out of commerce worksObligation of the CMO to offer licenses for outsiders (in case of licensing out of commerce works for CHI)Only licencing for non commercial purposesArt. 8-12 DSM-Directive

23. CLEEOut of commerce worksWorks have to be in the collection of the CHIPublication of work information 6 months before licensing on the EUIPO-portalArt. 8-12 DSM-Directive

24. CLEERelationship between general CLEE and CLEE for OOCWGeneral CLEE not based on the out of commerce status of the work – no prejudice (Rec. 43.1)General CLEE based on the out of commerce status of the work but for other users than CHI - no prejudice (Sec. 43.2)?Art. 8-12 DSM-Directive

25. CLEEAdministration VG WORT/IFRRO TFCLEE for out of commerce works for CHI in preparation (VG WORT/VG Bild-Kunst)Only for published works in books, journals, newspapers, magazines etc. published lastly before 30 yearsUse of leaflets, posters etc. possible under the exception (without remuneration)IFRRO TF OOCWArt. 8-12 DSM-Directive

26. Thank you!robert.staats@vgwort.de