Reproduction right

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In German copyright law, the right of reproduction is the right to reproduce a work . The right of reproduction is one of the author's exclusive rights to use his work in physical form ( Section 15 (1) No. 1 UrhG).

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The right of reproduction is regulated in Section 16 of the Copyright Act (UrhG) and allows copies of the work to be made, regardless of whether it is temporary or permanent, in which process and in which number.

Duplication is also the transfer of the work to devices for the repeatable reproduction of image and sound sequences (image or sound carrier), regardless of whether it is the recording of a reproduction of the work on an image or sound carrier or the transfer of the work from one image or sound carrier acts on another.

This includes, for example:

  • the recording of videos or films
  • photographing pictures
  • recording audio tracks as well
  • saving on USB sticks.

Limits to the right of reproduction

The right of reproduction of the author is restricted by the right to temporary acts of reproduction without independent economic significance ( § 44a UrhG).

Temporary acts of duplication usually occur automatically when using the Internet, because this means short-term intermediate storage. Section 44a UrhG refers, among other things, to the cache in Internet browsers, which enables faster loading times and trouble-free playback of media.

Infringement of the reproduction right

If someone violates the right of reproduction, the author can first issue a warning . If the warning is ignored, the injured party can demand injunctive relief and compensation ( Section 97 UrhG).

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Right of reproduction: What should you watch out for when making copies? Copyright.de, accessed on August 1, 2020.
  2. ↑ Martin Geppert, Alexander Roßnagel: Telecommunications and multimedia law . 11th edition. Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, Beck-Text im dtv, Munich 2012, ISBN 978-3-423-05598-7 .
  3. ↑ Janina Brandes: 8 questions on volatile reproductions in the Telemedicus network , July 7, 2011.
  4. ↑ Limits of Copyright: The Limits for Creators Copyright.de, accessed on August 1, 2020.
  5. ↑ Philipp Obladen: Copyright infringement: 12 things you need to know! November 21, 2017.