Subject Matter of Protection

Article 3 - Public Interest Exceptions in Copyright

Copyright protection shall not apply to:
b) creations of traditional folk culture, unless the real name of the author is commonly known and the works are anonymous or pseudonymous (Article 7); such works may only be used in a way that shall not detract from their value.

Beneficiaries or Rightholders

Article 67 - Artistic Performance and Performer

(1) An artistic performance is the performance of an actor, singer, musician, dancer, conductor, choirmaster, director or any other person who acts, sings, recites, presents or otherwise performs an artistic work, including works of traditional folk culture. The performance of an artiste, although he shall not performan artistic work, shall also be deemed an artistic performance.