Downloading Stays Legal, No Site Blocking, Swiss Copyright

File:Swiss Copyright Law of 1883.pdf - Wikimedia Commons Swiss Federal Archive, , originally published on 7 July 1883 in the Bundesblatt 1883 III 241. Author: Swiss federal government and parliament: Permission (Reusing this file) According to article 5 of the current Swiss copyright law, laws are not copyrightable. The first federal copyright law in Switzerland was passed by the Swiss parliament on April 23, 1883 and entered in force on January 1, 1884. The copyright law of 1883 specified a copyright term of 30 years p.m.a (or 30 years from the publication of posthumous works) and covered works of literature and the arts (Art. 2); photographs required registration and the copyright lasted 5 years from registration (Art. 9). Council Directive 93/83/EEC of 27 September 1993 on the coordination of certain rules concerning copyright and rights related to copyright applicable to satellite broadcasting and cable retransmission

According to Swiss law, downloading music and movies (even copyrighted works) ‘for personal use’ appears to be completely legal. ‘Personal Use’ is a bit of a general definition, but generally if you aren’t attempt to profit from the download, or distributing it to a large number of people, it’s you’re likely ok.

Use of product pictures in advertisement under revised Swiss copyright law. We use cookies to see how our website is being used, to help us to improve it and if applicable, to allow us to recognise your login details and country preferences. If you agree to this use of cookies please click any button to continue using our website. Modernisation of Swiss Copyright Law: Compromise on the

Switzerland's National Council has passed amendments aimed at modernizing the country's copyright law to make it more fit for the digital age. While services that host pirate sites or distribute content can expect a tougher ride moving forward, users will still be able to download pirate content for personal use. Furthermore, Swiss Internet service providers…

Swiss copyright law indeed does not incorporate the concept of “work for hire” as it exists in the USA 27, and the ownership over the rights will therefore be determined on a case-by-case basis, interpreting the intent of the parties. In the case where it is established that only a license has been granted, the most problematic question Swiss Copyright Law Proposals: Good News for Pirates, Bad As Switzerland tries to amend copyright law in a way that will appease copyright holders without alienating the public, a new draft compromise is on the table. While it will remain legal for people to download or stream pirated content privately, webhosts will be required to reject pirate sites while operating a takedown, staydown mechanism. Use of product pictures in advertisement under revised