Neighbouring Rights for Press Publishers: A Compromise on Copyright in the Digital Single Market
Neighbouring Rights for Press Publishers: A Compromise on Copyright in the Digital Single Market
Author(s): Gábor Polyák, Klára SzalaySubject(s): Media studies, Communication studies, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, EU-Legislation, Sociology of Law
Published by: Pécsi Tudományegyetem
Keywords: Copyright law; neighbouring rights; publishers; intermediaries; European law;
Summary/Abstract: Digital intermediaries that dominate the digital news ecosystem generate significant advertising revenue by repurposing traditional press news content and optimising it for search. The European Union is trying to persuade these digital giants to contribute to the financing of European content, mainly through competition law or by taking steps to improve the competitive position of European companies. The rules on press publishers in the EU Copyright Directive, adopted in 2019, are designed to do the same. This paper reviews the implementation of these rules in the Member States and considers possible future directions for regulation.
Journal: Essays of Faculty of Law, University of Pécs Yearbook
- Issue Year: 2021
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 107-124
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English
