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What is the meaning of economic rights and moral rights under the rules on copyright?
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Economic rights refer to the rights that have the potential to make money: copying, altering, distributing, or performing/displaying. Economic rights can be transferred or inherited, licensed and sub-licensed, and generally passed around, and exist for a limited time.
Moral rights are more esoteric. They include the right to attribution, the right to have the work published anonymously or under a pseudonym, and the preservation of integrity (the right to protect the work from mutilation or "other derogatory action"). Moral rights are always retained by the creator, even if the economic rights are transferred; in some countries, the moral rights are retained in perpetuity, even after the creator's death.
Moral rights are not recognized in all countries; see the link below for country-specific information.
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What is different from legal copyright and moral copyright?
Both economic rights and moral rights are based in copyright laws, but there are many countries that do not recognize moral rights. Economic rights generally include the exclusive rights to copy, alter, distribute, or perform/display the work; typically those rights are expected to make money. Moral rights generally include the right to attribution, the right to have a work published anonymously or pseudonymously, and the right to integrity of the work (ie the prevention of alteration, distortion, or mutilation). While economic rights expire after a set amount of time (life of the creator plus 50 years in most cases, although the US and some other countries have extended this to life plus 70 years), moral rights can be for perpetuity.
Do you still own copyright if you sold the painting?
If you painted it, yes. What the law calls "mere possession" does not mean the possessor has any rights. This is fairly obvious in other disciplines--having a copy of a Harry Potter book doesn't give me copyright in the book--but can be confusing in visual arts.Copyright can be transferred by written agreement.If your country recognizes moral rights (the droit d'auteur), it is possible to transfer economic rights but retain moral rights.
Should you add to the bundle of rights under copyright protection?
A few countries, most notably France, include a "moral right" which is given to the creator in perpetuity. Moral rights include the right of attribution, the right to have the work published anonymously or under a pseudonym if desired, and the right to preserve the integrity of the work. Even when the "economic rights" to a work are sold or transferred, the creator maintains the moral rights.
What is a moral copyright?
You may be thinking of "moral rights." These may include a right of paternity (the right to be identified as the author of a work--or to have your name withheld, if you chose), a right to withdraw your work from the market (though you may have to buy it back), and a right not to have the work mutilated or altered in a way that could damage the artist's reputation. In U.S. copyright law, there are some limited moral rights for visual artworks, but not for writings or music. Moral rights are perhaps strongest in France, where these rights never expire, even long after the author's death and after the copyright has expired.
How does copyright apply to art in Canada?
Works are protected for the life of the creator plus 50 years. During that time, only the rightsholder may copy, alter, distribute, or display the work, or authorize others to do so. Canada recognizes moral rights, but such rights have the same term as economic rights.
What has the author Robbie Ekema written?
Robbie Ekema has written: 'The right to development' -- subject- s -: Economic development, Economic policy, Human rights, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Economic development, Right of property
How do Creative Commons licenses affect my moral rights if at all?
Creative Commons is a global organisation for sharing creativity and knowledge. This should not affect anyone's moral rights in any way, especially since it doesn't violate any copyright laws.
What has the author Brian H Smith written?
Brian H. Smith has written: 'More than altruism' -- subject(s): American Economic assistance, Canadian Economic assistance, Economic assistance, American, Economic assistance, Canadian, Economic assistance, European, European Economic assistance, Foreign relations, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of American economic assistance, Moral and ethical aspects of Canadian economic assistance, Moral and ethical aspects of European economic assistance, Non-governmental organizations 'Church strategies and human rights in Latin America' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Christian communities, Church history, Civil rights, Human rights, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Civil rights, Religious aspects of Human rights 'Religious politics in Latin America, Pentecostal vs. Catholic' -- subject(s): History, Pentecostals, Relations, Church history, Catholic Church
Who holds the copyrights to Artemis Fowl?
Text copyright Eoin Colfer, 2001- present day. The moral rights of the author have been asserted.
Are there copyright restrictions with the use of Botticelli's Birth of Venus image?
Dating from the 15th century, the painting is in the public domain; however, moral rights may be claimed by descendents.
What has the author Wolfgang Koerner written?
Wolfgang Koerner has written: 'The foundations of Canadian federalism' -- subject(s): History, Federal government 'Human rights' -- subject(s): Child labor, Child prostitution, Human rights, International economic relations, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of International economic relations
What is the precedence on the sale of copyright of a sculpture?
I would be surprised if there were a precedence. While sculptures are bought and sold daily, rights--especially moral rights when applicable--are retained by the artist. Transfer of rights can be done, however. It's simply a written contract signed by the rightsholder.
