The sui generis right protects databases, in which there has been a substantial investment in obtaining, verifying or presenting the data contents, against unauthorised extraction and re-utilisation of their content. There is no requirement for creativity or originality. This right lasts 15 years from the date the non-creative database was made. It is distinct and independent from copyright, which protects original works.Sui Generis Database Right belongs to the family of «related rights», i.e. similar but independent from copyright.
The sui generis right protects databases, in which there has been a substantial investment in obtaining, verifying or presenting the data contents, against unauthorised extraction and re-utilisation of their content. There is no requirement for creativity or originality. This right lasts 15 years from the date the non-creative database was made. It is distinct and independent from copyright, which protects original works.Sui Generis Database Right belongings to the family of «related rights», i.e. similar but independent from copyright.
ings to the family of «related rights», i.e. similar but independent from copyright.