French copyright law grants a right of posthumous publication for non-published works. This right belongs to the right owners or successors of the author during the 70 years following the year of his death. Beyond this period, this right belongs to the person who just owns a tangible copy of the work and invests in its publication. In that case, this right is granted for 25 years.
It is important to remember that the work shall have never been displayed to the public. In a recent case, a French Court decided that the discoverers of prehistoric paintings were not entitled to this right, because such works have already been displayed at least 23000 years ago !
Is there a similar right in your copyright Law ? Do you have any examples of its use ?
Thanks.
Philippe
The portuguese law about autoral rights is here https://www.spautores.pt/assets_live/165/codigododireitodeautorcdadclei162008.pdf
The protection is 70 years after the dead of the autor.
Our law is similar: in the 25 years after the end of author rights, if somebody publishes one unpublished document, the protection is 25 years.
You can see in aricle 31.º, 38.º and 39.º.
If you want several information, let me known and I'll try to put you in contact with a specialist in this matter.
Hi Ana,
The last version of the Portuguese Copyright Law seems to be difficult to find on other websites. So, a big thanks for your answer ! For instance, I'm just searching for examples to compare. Maybe, I'll come back to ask you more details, or to your colleague.
Best regards !
philippe
When you wish.
Maybe you can find more information here, choosing the English version.
:https://www.spautores.pt
Best regards.
- Badges
- Science topic
- Similar topics
- Geoscience
- Asia
- India