Iceland

Overview

‘Other photographs’ related rights

Yes

Overview

Scope

Retroactivity

Statutory Law

Source language

English

Provision on copyright 

Revised provision on copyright 

Comments / analysis

Provision on related rights for “other photographs”

Article 49 Copyright Act

Revised provision on related rights for “other photographs” 

Comments / analysis

• Object of protection: Photographs which are not a photographic work (lack of originality).

• Type of protection: Reproduction making available to the public..

• Duration: 50 years since picture was taken (Act No. 9/2006, Art. 12).

Takeaways

Limitations for CHIs

Reflections

Sources

Open GLAM Examples