Copyright law of Poland

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In Poland, copyright is regulated by the act from 1994.

The first Polish

Berne Convention
in 1919, soon after regaining its independence in 1918.

The main acts that have regulated Polish copyright law have been:

Polish copyright law complies to a large extent with legislation in European Union, see

EU Copyright Directive
.

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According to the Art.21 of copyright law of March 29, 1926 (valid until 1952) photographs lose copyright protection ten years after picture was taken. Series of scientific or artistic pictures lose copyright protection after 50 years. According to Art. 27 of copyright law of July 10, 1952 (valid until May 23, 1994) photographs and series of photographs lose copyright protection ten years after publication date.

The copyright act from February 4, 1994 in article 33 point 1 allows the propagation of works that are permanently exhibited on the publicly accessible roads, streets, squares or gardens provided that the propagation is not for the same use. The name of the creator and source should be provided if it is possible by article 34. This use is royalty free, provided that it does not harm the legitimate interests of the creator by article 34.

Polish copyright law prohibits copyright for:

  1. legislative acts and their official drafts,
  2. official documents, materials, logos and symbols,
  3. published patent specifications and industrial design specifications,
  4. simple press information.

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