in the possession of the collection

English translation: only if the collection has possession of the original work

05:56 Apr 30, 2012

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English term or phrase: in the possession of the collection

What does it mean that an "original work" is "in the possession of the collection"?

The Study states that published works may be copied under the following conditions:
“Only a single copy may be produced; Digital copies may only be produced if the original is
in the possession of the collection; Single copies of works which have not been published or
are out of print can also be made.”

http://www.wipo.int/copyright/en/limitations/pdf/at.pdf

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Selected answer:only if the collection has possession of the original work

Explanation:
If what the collection has is itself a copy, copies cannot be made from it.

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Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:05

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only if the collection has possession of the original work

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only if the collection has possession of the original work

Explanation:
If what the collection has is itself a copy, copies cannot be made from it.

Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:05
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