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Revision of the Swiss Copyright Act: Proposed Introduction of a Lending Right Causes a Stir

Posted on: May 3, 2016 by Nina M. Neuhaus

The Swiss Copyright Act (SCA) is currently under revision. On 11th December 2015, the Swiss Federal Council published the draft legislation and the explanatory notes. The proposed introduction of a lending right for art works in art. 13 para. 1 SCA caused a stir throughout the art market. The applicable law: Up until now, anyone who […]