If three years have passed after the date of the first sale of a commercial phonogram in the Republic of Korea, and if any person who intends to produce a commercial phonogram by recording works already recorded on such phonogram has negotiated with the holder of author's economic rights but failed to reach an agreement, he or she may produce the phonogram with approval of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism as prescribed by Presidential Decree by paying to or depositing with the holder of author's economic rights remuneration under the standards determined by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 22, 2016; May 18, 2021; Aug. 8, 2023>[Title Amended on Mar. 22, 2016]
Laws › Copyright Act › SECTION 5 Exploitation of Works under Statutory License
Copyright Act — Article 52 (Production of commercial phonogram)
저작권법 제52조
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