After the death of an author, his or her bereaved family members (referring to the surviving spouse, children, parents, grandchildren, grandparents, brothers and sisters of the deceased author) or the executor of his or her will may, pursuant to Article 123, claim remuneration from a person who has violated or is likely to violate Article 14 (2) in respect of the relevant work, or, may, pursuant to Article 127, demand restoration of his or her reputation from a person who has infringed on the author’s moral right by intention or negligence or who has violated Article 14 (2). <Amended on May 18, 2021>
Laws › Copyright Act › CHAPTER IX REMEDIES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF RIGHTS
Copyright Act — Article 128 (Protection of author’s moral interests after death)
저작권법 제128조
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