Who is affected by the new provisions of Sections 60a-h of the German Copyright Act (UrhG), which came into force on March 1, 2018?

Who is affected by the new provisions of Sections 60a-h of the German Copyright Act (UrhG), which came into force on March 1, 2018?

Sections 60a-h of the German Copyright and Related Rights Act (UrhG) apply to scientific researchers (including students), scientific teachers (e.g., university lecturers and scientific staff), and individuals with a direct connection to educational institutions.

These sections allow scientific researchers and teachers to reproduce works without the consent of the rights holders, taking precedence over any disadvantageous contractual agreements made after March 1, 2018.