They commit the offence of copyright infringement

This decision provides important insight into your real estate law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

Photographers holding accreditation from the French Fashion Federation who, after photographing several fashion shows, publish the images thus obtained online without authorisation from the holders of the copyright in the creations they reproduce, on a website to which the benefit of their press accreditations does not extend, commit the offence of copyright infringement of intellectual works in violation of authors' rights, without being able to rely on the exception under Article L. 122-5, first paragraph, 9° of the French Intellectual Property Code, as amended by the Law of 1 August 2006, which does not apply to creations of the seasonal clothing and fashion accessory industries.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

• Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, instruments, correspondence)
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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