Article 10 Application over time

The provisions of this Directive shall apply in respect of all works and other subject-matter referred to in this Directive which are, on 22 December 2002, protected by the Member States' legislation in the field of copyright and related rights, or which meet the criteria for protection under the provisions of this Directive or the provisions referred to in Article 1(2).

This Directive shall apply without prejudice to any acts concluded and rights acquired before 22 December 2002.