The Problem of Orphan Works in the EU

Index
Introduction
Chapter I. Background
1. Nature and scope of the problem of orphan works
2. Existing and proposed legislative solutions to the problem
2.1. Extended collective licensing system
2.2. Model based on centrally-granted non-exclusive licence
2.3. Model based on limitation or exception to copyrights
3. Cross-border aspects and prevention of orphan works in future
4. Summary
Chapter II. Actions initiated at the EU level
1. Commission Recommendation and Council conclusions
2. HLG and Copyright Subgroup
3. Ongoing actions undertaken by institutions and stakeholders at the initiative of the European Commission
4. Summary
Chapter III. Actions undertaken independently by institutions and stakeholders
1. Working mechanisms
1.1. Practices of different institutions
1.2. Agreement between institutions and stakeholders
2. Solutions supported by institutions and stakeholders
3. Ongoing actions undertaken by institutions and stakeholders
4. Summary
Chapter IV. Actions undertaken by Member States as a follow-up to the Commission
Recommendation
1. Information provided by Member States
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cyprus
The Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
The Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
2. Summary
Chapter V. Conclusions
Bibliography
References
Annex 1. Table on Member States' actions
Annex 2. Canadian Copyright Act, art. 77-78
Annex 3. Proposal of the American legislation