What does the Royalty Right (ARR) in the UK entail?

The Royalty Right (ARR) in the UK, also known as the Artist's Resale Right, allows artists to receive a percentage of the sale price when their original works are resold. This right is particularly significant because it recognizes the ongoing contribution and financial needs of artists after the initial sale of their works. Under this right, artists benefit from the increasing value of their artworks over time, ensuring they receive compensation for their creations long after they have sold them to collectors.

This right is a crucial element of the protection of artists' intellectual property, as it acknowledges that artists should be able to share in the financial success of their work when it appreciates in value through resale. While public performance royalties and the ability to set prices for original works are important aspects of an artist's economic rights, they do not pertain directly to the ARR. Similarly, the ability to prevent a sale is more aligned with moral rights rather than the economic rights covered by the ARR.