Article 13—Negotiation Mechanism

This chapter analyzes Article 13 of Directive 2019/790, the European copyright order in the Digital Single Market, which focuses on negotiation mechanism. It highlights the conclusion of an agreement for the purpose of making available audiovisual works on video-on-demand services for parties facing difficulties related to the licensing of rights. It also considers the impartial body established or designated by a Member State that provides assistance to the parties with their negotiations and help the parties reach agreements. The chapter describes video-on-demand services that have the potential to play a decisive role in the dissemination of audiovisual works across the Union. It looks at agreements on the online exploitation of audiovisual works, which can be difficult to conclude due to issues related to the licensing of rights.