Traditional Knowledge Laws: Lithuania
Title | Law on Copyright and Related Rights No. VIII-1185 of May 18, 1999 (as amended on 19 January 2010 – by Law No. XI-656) |
Subject Matter | Traditional Cultural Expressions |
Issue(s) | Subject Matter of Protection |
Type(s) of Legislation | IP Law |
Subject Matter of Protection
Article 5 Works not attributed to the subject matter of copyright
Copyright shall not apply to:
6) folklore works.
Article 2 Main definitions of this law
2."Performer" means an actor, singer, musician, dancer or another person who plays in, sings, reads, recites, or otherwise performs literary, artistic, folkloric works or circus acts. For the purpose of this Law a "performer" shall also include a leader and conductor of an orchestra, ensemble or choir.