This legislation aims to ensure responsible, efficient, and transparent collective management of rights related to intellectual property and neighbouring rights. The law is designed to benefit both rights-holders and users, while preserving the former’s freedom of choice in matters of collective rights management.
The law seeks to achieve an effective and trustworthy management of intellectual property and neighbouring rights through the establishment of rules designed to avoid excessive or unethical practices that may undermine access to information and cultural heritage. One of the key contributions of this legislation to the field of heritage is its emphasis on the importance of public access to cultural works. The law seeks to promote open access to intellectual property in a manner that protects the rights-holders, while emphasising the social and cultural value of such works.
Through the establishment of best practices and oversight mechanisms, the legislation seeks to reduce the occurrence of conflicts between rights-holders and users that may impede the development and dissemination of knowledge. Additionally, the law supports the creation of efficient and transparent systems for the collective management of intellectual property, which can be of immense benefit to common or collective works of cultural heritage.
All in all, this legislation serves as a vital tool for those engaged with heritage. By protecting the rights of creators while promoting open access to knowledge and cultural works, it strikes a delicate balance that satisfies both groups. Its emphasis on equitable access to intellectual property helps to ensure a vibrant and growing public domain, promoting cultural access and preserving the heritage of nations.
