17/10/2001 (Agence Europe) - The text of the Directive on the re-sell rights for authors of original works of art has been published in the Official Journal L272 dated 13 October. The directive, which was the subject of lengthy and laborious negotiations, took effect the day of its publication in the OJ. It comprises a review clause by which the Commission should present on 1 January 2009 at the latest, and then every four years, a report on the implementation and effects of the directive...