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UrhG

Abbreviation for Urheberrechtsgesetz

In short and in plain language

The UrhG is the German law on copyright.

It protects works such as books, music and photos.

It also says how long this protection lasts.

Definition
The UrhG is the German Copyright Act. It protects works such as books, music, photos and software and governs how long this protection lasts.

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