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<p>The destruction of murals burdens artists around the world. Many times, the only option they can rely on is the prohibition of any distortion, mutilation or modification of work under art. 6bis of the Berne Convention, because multiple legal orders are silent on the prohibition of destruction. Thus, this comparative analysis will impartially evaluate legal protection of murals in the USA, France and Germany. The author will thoroughly scrutinize and compare biding laws and case law of selected jurisdictions. The aim of the analysis is to assess the level of protection afforded by the integrity right, which will lead to the conclusion on the necessity of the right to prevent destruction of artwork as a separate right included in Copyright acts.</p>
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The destruction of murals burdens artists around the world. Many times, the only option they can rely on is the prohibition of any distortion, mutilation or modification of work under art. 6bis of the Berne Convention, because multiple legal orders are silent on the prohibition of destruction. Thus, this comparative analysis will impartially evaluate legal protection of murals in the USA, France and Germany. The author will thoroughly scrutinize and compare biding laws and case law of selected jurisdictions. The aim of the analysis is to assess the level of protection afforded by the integrity right, which will lead to the conclusion on the necessity of the right to prevent destruction of artwork as a separate right included in Copyright acts.

The Right to Prevent Destruction of Murals

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The destruction of murals burdens artists around the world. Many times, the only option they can rely on is the prohibition of any distortion, mutilation or...

The Right to Prevent Destruction of Murals

Publié en ligne: 12 avr. 2022

Pages: 67 - 81

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/danb-2022-0005

Mots clés
Mural, Destruction, Integrity Right, Copyright

© 2022 Petra Žárská, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The Right to Prevent Destruction of Murals

Publié en ligne: 12 avr. 2022

Pages: 67 - 81

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/danb-2022-0005

Mots clésMural, Destruction, Integrity Right, Copyright

© 2022 Petra Žárská, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Mots clés
Mural, Destruction, Integrity Right, Copyright