Latvia has implemented the Use for the purpose of caricature, parody or pastiche (Art. 5.3(k) InfoSoc) exception in Section 19, para 1, p.9 of the . The national exception is slightly more restrictive than the EU exception.

Implementation summary:

This exception allows for the use of a work for the purpose of parody or caricature.

Implementation details:

Beneficiaries:

  • any user

Purposes:

  • parody or caricature

Usage:

  • any use

Subject Matter:

  • works
  • press publications

Compensation:

  • no compensation required

Attribution:

  • no attribution required

Introduced/last updated: 06 April 2000

Remarks:

The exception extends to neighbouring rights as per Section 54, para 3.2 of the CA.'