Step towards harmonization - Implementation of the EU Copyright Law into Georgian Legislation

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• A. Introduction
• B. Harmonization of European Copyright Law
• I. Aspects of Harmonizing European Copyright Law
• II. European Copyright Legislation
• 1. Computer Programs Directive
• 2. Rental and Lending Right Directive
• 3. Satellite and Cable Directive
• 4. Term Directive
• 5. Database Directive
• 6. Information Society Directive
• 7. Resale Right Directive

• I. Overview of the Georgian copyright legislation
• 1. Development of the Georgian Copyright Legislation
• 2. The Law on Copyright and Neighboring Rights
• II. The level of harmonization
• 1. General aspects of harmonization
• a. The Term of Protection
• b. Protection of Computer programs
• c. Protection of Databases
• 2. The Fourth Amendment
• a. Copyright in the Information Society
• b. Rental and lending right
• c. Resale Right
• d. Satellite and Cable
• e. Other issues

• I. Extent of Further Harmonization
• 1. Computer Programs and Databases
• a. Directive 91/250/EEC
• b. Directive 96/9EC
• 2. Rental, lending and resale rights
• a. Directive 2006/115/EC
• b. Directive 2001/84/EC
• 3. Satellite and Cable, Term of Protection and Copyright in the Information Society
• a. Directive 93/83/EC
• b. Directive 2006/116/EC
• c. Directive 2001/29/EC
• II. How Far Should the Harmonization go
• 1. Possibilities for the Further Harmonization
• 2. Limitations to the Further Harmonization

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis examines the implementation of EU Copyright Law into Georgian legislation, analyzing the harmonization process and offering recommendations for further alignment. It explores the extent to which Georgia has successfully incorporated EU copyright norms and identifies areas requiring additional attention.

• Harmonization of European Copyright Law with Georgian Law
• Analysis of the Georgian Copyright Legislation's Development
• Assessment of the level of harmonization achieved
• Identification of areas needing further harmonization
• Recommendations for future steps in the harmonization process

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The Introduction sets the stage by discussing the EU's copyright harmonization efforts and Georgia's participation through Partnership and Cooperation Agreements. The section on Harmonization of European Copyright Law overviews EU legislation relevant to copyright, highlighting key directives. The chapter on Georgian Copyright Law provides a historical overview of Georgian copyright legislation and assesses the degree to which it aligns with EU standards. Finally, Recommendations for Further Harmonization analyzes areas where additional alignment is needed, exploring the possibilities and limitations of future harmonization efforts.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

European Union Copyright Law, Georgian Copyright Law, Harmonization, Intellectual Property, Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, Computer Programs, Databases, Rental Rights, Lending Rights, Resale Right, Information Society Directive.