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Understanding copyright law for researchers in Bulgaria: ownership, access and (re)use of works, exceptions and limitations, key takeaways and case examples

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  • Publication 03 novembre 2025

Understand the fundamentals of copyright law as applied in Bulgaria, with emphasis on key principles relevant to researchers.

A graphic with the European Commission logo at the top left. Large bold text reads: “Understanding Copyright Law for Researchers in Bulgaria.” Below, smaller text says: “Ownership, access and (re)use of works, exceptions and limitations, key takeaways and case examples.” On the right, an orange box reads “Webinar,” and below it, text says: “Monday 17 November.” In the centre, a large copper-coloured molecular structure with a copyright symbol speech bubble appears behind a monochrome image of a
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Key objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of copyright law as applied in Bulgaria, with emphasis on key principles relevant to researchers.
  • Clarify copyright ownership in the research context, including the specific rules governing the use of protected works for research purposes in Bulgaria. 
  • Navigate access and reuse of copyrighted works, highlighting applicable exceptions and limitations for research activities. 
  • Promote copyright awareness by underscoring its role in fostering creativity, cultural diversity, and by enhancing copyright literacy among public interest institutions in Bulgaria. 

Target audience: Researchers

Language: Bulgarian

Dr. Ana Lazarova, from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, will lead the session.

You can access the full recording of the webinar, as well as the presentation slides.