Legal Definitions - Directive on Rental, Lending and Certain Neighbouring Rights

The Directive on Rental, Lending and Certain Neighbouring Rights is a set of rules created by the European Commission in 1992. It aims to ensure that copyright owners are reimbursed for the rental and lending of their works, such as videotapes and other copies. It also establishes the rights of performers, producers, broadcasters, and cable distributors.

For example, if a library lends out a DVD of a movie, the copyright owner should receive compensation for that rental. Similarly, if a cable company broadcasts a TV show, the performers and producers should receive fair compensation for their work.

The Directive helps to protect the rights of creators and ensure that they are fairly compensated for the use of their works. It also helps to promote the availability of creative works for the public to enjoy.