K MEZINÁRODNÍM MAXIMŮM PRÁVNÍ ÚPRAVY OSIŘELÝCH DĚL

The article describes and surveys the nature of orphan works issue and international maxima of orphan works legislation. First, the author describes a topicality of this issue and finding its resolution in the recent international context. Further, the author describes the nature of the orphan works issue and its relation to international maxima. Then the author surveys international maxima of the orphan works legislation which is based on statutory exception from the perspective of the three-step test, the international maxima of extended collective licensing from the perspective of the prohibition of formalities. Finally, the author brings the reader orphan works legislation contained in the Appendix of the Berne Convention and its significance. In conclusion the author reiterates the essence of the issue of orphan works in a societal context.