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Przedmiot prawa autorskiego w doktrynie i orzecznictwie sądów polskich
The Subject of Copyright under the Polish law

Author(s): Bartosz Chudziński
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: work; statutory requirements of work; inspired work; derivative work; plagiarism

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to analyse the term “copyright” under the Polish Act on Copyright and Neighbouring Rights. To this end, the author discusses statutory requirements with a strong emphasis put on a doctrine and judicial decisions. Issues concerned with derivative work are also mentioned. In the context of plagiarism relevant cases are presented. In conclusion, the author concurs with the Polish court’s jurisprudence.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 64-72
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Polish