(3) Where the heirs do not agree settle the matter on the application of
publication, the court shall settle the matter on the application of any of them.
Art.- 1653.- Production and reproduction of the work.
(1) Only the author shall have during his life the right to produce his work.
(2) He shall alone have during his life the right to reproduce it.
Art.-1654.-Adaptations.
(1) Only the author shall have during his life the right to authorize the adaptation
of his work to the theatre, cinematography or television, or any other kind of
adaptation.
(2) A work shall be regarded as an adaptation of a third part’s work where it
explicitly refers to the said work or it is obvious, from the circumstances of the
case, that it closely derives its inspiration there from.
(3) A parody, pastiche or caricature shall not be regarded as an adaptation of the
work.
Art.1655.- Translations.
(1) An author cannot object to the translation of his work.
(2) A translation made without the authorization of the author shall expressly
state this fact at the beginning of the work.
(3) Failing such a statement, it shall be deemed to be prejudicial to the author’s
rights.
Art. 1656.-private performances free of charge.
The author may not forbid private performances of his work given free of charge
at a family gathering or in a school.
Art. 1657.-Articles and information of topical interest.
(1) Articles of topical interest published in newspapers and reviews any be
reproduction was expressly reserved.
(2) The source shall always be clearly stated.
(3) Daily news articles on current events which are mere press information may
be freely produced.
Art.1658.-Bublic speeches.
Speeches delivered in political assemblies, at public meetings or on the occasion
of official ceremonies may be freely reproduced by the press, whether printed or
broadcasted, during fifteen days from the day on which they were made.
Art. 1659.-Collection of speeches
only the author shall have the right to publish his speeches and articles in book
form or to issue a collection thereof.