Copyrighted Works Covered by the MT: Except for audiovisual works, the MT applies to broad categories of copyrighted works, including those of the literary, artistic and scientific domains. Accessible Format Copy: This is defined as copy of work in an “a alternative manner or form which gives a beneficiary person access to the work.” This definition is flexible and format-neutral to ensure that print disabled individuals may use whatever format they need to have the same feasible and comfortable access enjoyed by non-print disabled individuals. For example, a language student would need a Braille copy to study the language fully, whereas an individual reading for pleasure may prefer an audio or DAISY book. Authorized Entities: The MT empowers several actors to create and accessible format copies, such as entities,”. “authorized "Authorized entities" are defined as entity (can be a government “an institution or non-profit organization) that is authorized or recognized by the government to provide education, instructional training, adaptive reading or information access to beneficiary persons on a non-profit basis.” Article 2(c) makes explicit that not all authorized entities need to be recognized by the government, but the recognition process can help to provide assurances for an organization that they are entitled to MT rights. However, a ratifying country should make sure that any such process does not overburden or discourage authorized entities. It is also important to note that an authorized entity only has to perform one or some of the above listed activities. Beneficiary Persons: This refers to print disabled individuals who are unable to access books and other literary and artistic works in traditional formats. There are three categories of beneficiary persons: 1) blind people, 2) individuals with a visual impairment or a perceptual or reading disability (including people with dyslexia); and 3) people whose physical disabilities prevent them from reading a traditional printed book or other publication. States that ratify the MT must ensure that these three categories of beneficiaries are covered. Exceptions and Limitations to Copyright in National Law
Copyrighted Works Covered by the MT: Except for audiovisual works, the MT applies to broad categories of copyrighted works, including those of the literary, artistic and scientific domains. Accessible Format Copy: This is defined as “a copy of work in an alternative manner or form which gives a beneficiary person access to the work.” This definition is flexible and format-neutral to ensure that print disabled individuals may use whatever format they need to have the same feasible and comfortable access enjoyed by non-print disabled individuals. For example, a language student would need a Braille copy to study the language fully, whereas an individual reading for pleasure may prefer an audio or DAISY book. Authorized Entities: The MT empowers several actors to create and accessible format copies, such as “authorized entities,”. "Authorized entities" are defined as “an entity (can be a government institution or non-profit organization) that is authorized or recognized by the government to provide education, instructional training, adaptive reading or information access to beneficiary persons on a non-profit basis.” Article 2(c) makes explicit that not all authorized entities need to be recognized by the government, but the recognition process can help to provide assurances for an organization that they are entitled to MT rights. However, a ratifying country should make sure that any such process does not overburden or discourage authorized entities. It is also important to note that an authorized entity only has to perform one or some of the above listed activities. Beneficiary Persons: This refers to print disabled individuals who are unable to access books and other literary and artistic works in traditional formats. There are three categories of beneficiary persons: 1) blind people, 2) individuals with a visual impairment or a perceptual or reading disability (including people with dyslexia); and 3) people whose physical disabilities prevent them from reading a traditional printed book or other publication. States that ratify the MT must ensure that these three categories of beneficiaries are covered. Exceptions and Limitations to Copyright in National Law
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