Copyright for Knowledge and Cultural Institutions
24.6.2026

For your information, we are sharing today’s announcement from the Czech Association of Museums and Galleries on the topic of copyright for knowledge and cultural institutions. This document provides practical information for professionals working in the field of cultural heritage, educators, and researchers.

• Copyright Information Center of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has published a document titled “Copyright for Knowledge and Cultural Institutions” on its website.
• The document contains practical information on copyright intended for professionals in the field of cultural heritage, educators, and researchers.
• Reliable sources will help users better understand copyright law and apply it in their daily work.
• The document covers information on licensing, digitization, the use of protected materials and public domain materials, as well as other issues related to the activities of cultural heritage institutions. In addition, selected materials from Europeana are also available here.