(i) translations, adaptations, arrangements and other transformations of works and of
expressions of folklore;
(ii) collections of works, of expressions of folklore or of simple facts or data, such as
encyclopedias, anthologies and databases, whether reproduced on a medium that may be
processed by a machine or in any other form, which, by reason of the selection, coordination
or arrangement of their contents, constitute creations of the mind.
(2) The protection of the works referred to in paragraph (1) shall not affect the
protection of existing works used in the making of such works.
Article 7
Subject Matter Not Protected
The protection afforded by this part of the Annex shall not extend
(i) to official texts of a legislative, administrative or judicial nature or to the official
translations thereof;
(ii) to news of the day;
(iii) to simple facts and data.
Chapter III
Rights Protected
Article 8
Moral Rights
(1) Independently of his economic rights and even after assignment of such rights, the
author of a work shall have the right
(i) to claim authorship of his work, in particular the right to have his name affixed to
copies of his work and, wherever possible and in the usual manner, in relation with any public
use of his work;
(ii) to remain anonymous or to use a pseudonym;
(iii) to oppose any distortion, mutilation or other modification of his work or any other
action derogatory to it where such action might be prejudicial to his honor or reputation.
(2) An author shall have the right to disclose his work. He shall determine the
disclosure process and lay down the conditions thereof. Notwithstanding assignment of his
right of exploitation, an author shall enjoy a right to reconsider or of withdrawal, even after
publication of his work, with respect to the assignee. However, he may only exercise such
right on condition that he indemnify the assignee beforehand for any prejudice the
reconsideration or withdrawal may cause him. If the author decides to have his work
published after having exercised his right to reconsider or of withdrawal, he shall be required
to offer his rights of exploitation in the first instance to the assignee he originally chose and
under the conditions originally determined.
Article 9
Economic Rights
(1) An author shall enjoy the exclusive right to exploit his work in any form
whatsoever and to obtain monetary advantage therefrom. Subject to the provisions of Articles