Kifejezésvédelmét

Kifejezésvédelmét refers to the protection of expressions in Hungarian intellectual property law. This concept broadly encompasses the safeguarding of original works of authorship, ensuring that creators have exclusive rights over their creations. It is primarily governed by copyright law, known in Hungarian as szerzői jog.

The purpose of kifejezésvédelmét is to encourage creativity by granting authors and artists control over how their works are used, reproduced, distributed, and performed. This protection is typically automatic upon the creation of an original work, without the need for formal registration. However, certain aspects may benefit from registration for evidentiary purposes.

Works protected under kifejezésvédelmét include a wide range of creative outputs such as literary works, musical compositions, dramatic works, artistic creations (paintings, sculptures), architectural designs, computer programs, and audiovisual works. The protection extends to the expression of an idea, not the idea itself. This means that while an original concept might not be protected, its specific manifestation in a tangible form is.

The duration of protection is generally for the lifetime of the author plus 70 years. Upon the expiration of this period, the work enters the public domain, meaning it can be used freely by anyone. Infringement of kifejezésvédelmét can lead to legal remedies, including injunctions, damages, and criminal penalties, depending on the severity of the violation. The specific provisions and nuances are detailed within the Hungarian Copyright Act.