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Article L121-7-1 of the French Intellectual Property Code

The right of disclosure granted to the employee referred to in the third paragraph of article L. 111-1, who has created a work of the mind in the performance of his duties or according to instructions received, is exercised in compliance with the rules to which he is subject in his capacity as an employee and with those governing the organisation, operation and activity of the public person employing him.

The agent may not:

1° Oppose the modification of the work decided in the interest of the service by the authority vested with hierarchical power, where such modification does not prejudice his honour or reputation;

2° Exercise his right to repent and withdraw, except with the agreement of the authority vested with hierarchical power.

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Article L121-7-1

Le droit de divulgation reconnu à l’agent mentionné au troisième alinéa de l’article L. 111-1, qui a créé une oeuvre de l’esprit dans l’exercice de ses fonctions ou d’après les instructions reçues, s’exerce dans le respect des règles auxquelles il est soumis en sa qualité d’agent et de celles qui régissent l’organisation, le fonctionnement et l’activité de la personne publique qui l’emploie.

L’agent ne peut :

1° S’opposer à la modification de l’oeuvre décidée dans l’intérêt du service par l’autorité investie du pouvoir hiérarchique, lorsque cette modification ne porte pas atteinte à son honneur ou à sa réputation ;

2° Exercer son droit de repentir et de retrait, sauf accord de l’autorité investie du pouvoir hiérarchique.

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