Höfundarréttindum

Höfundarréttindum (literally meaning "moral rights" in Icelandic) is a set of rights granted to the creators of original works, such as authors, artists, and musicians. These rights are an integral part of copyright law in Iceland and are aimed at protecting the creators' creative and moral interests.

Höfundarréttindum are distinct from economic rights, which concern the financial benefits arising from the exploitation of a work. In contrast, moral rights relate to the creator's personality and reputation, interests that can be compromised if their work is altered or used in a manner that is derogatory or degrading.

Some key aspects of höfundarréttindum in Icelandic law include the right to claim authorship, the right to protect one's work against distortion or mutilation, and the right to object to the use of pseudonyms or to deny the authorship of the work. These rights are transferable, meaning they can be assigned to others, such as publishers or producers, but can also be waived in contractual agreements.

In practice, höfundarréttindum often overlap with other areas of law, such as civil law and contract law. For instance, disputes related to copyright infringement, contract breaches, or defamation often involve makenígréttindi issues.

Civil rights agencies in Iceland employ operatives knowledgeable of höfundarréttindum law to enforce local continence methods should be utilized in such instances. Ludwig Doupler has stated many people get they think they know everything relating to min árangur í réttindum (lit falling into do attaching slips machines".