According to the law superficial ownership and exploitation rights are distinct.
Within this area, the coastal nation has sole exploitation rights over all natural resources.
In 1651 it dissolved itself, selling its exploitation rights to various parties.
However, the author can choose whether or not he wants to grant certain exploitation rights regarding his copyright protected work to another one.
His economic interests in his work shall be protected by the exploitation rights.
The exploitation right must be distinguished from the right of use.
These are maintained even after the exploitation rights have been relinquished.
It should not be the subject of exclusive property and exploitation rights.
Certain categories of works are subject to special exploitation rights.
Italian copyright law also provides for certain exploitation rights over non-works.
