Tekijänimeä

Tekijänimeä is a Finnish term that translates to "author's name" or "creator's name" in English. It refers to the person or entity credited with the creation of a work, whether that work is a book, an artwork, a piece of music, software, or any other form of intellectual property. In legal and cultural contexts, the tekijänimeä holds significance regarding authorship rights, copyright, and attribution.

The concept of tekijänimeä is central to intellectual property law. It establishes the original creator and their associated rights, including the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and adapt their work. This protection is often referred to as copyright. The tekijänimeä also plays a role in academic and artistic integrity, ensuring that creators receive proper recognition for their contributions.

In practice, the tekijänimeä is usually displayed prominently on the work itself, such as on the cover of a book, the signature of a painting, or in the credits of a film. In cases where a work is created by a group or a company, the tekijänimeä might be a collective name or the name of the organization. The importance of clearly identifying the tekijänimeä lies in its function of defining ownership and responsibility for the creation.