Tekijänoikeudensa

Tekijänoikeudensa is a Finnish term that translates to "copyright" or "intellectual property rights" in English. It refers to the legal rights granted to the creator of original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, and certain other intellectual works. These rights are designed to protect the creator's exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, and create derivative works based on their original creation.

In Finland, copyright law is governed by the Copyright Act (Tekijänoikeuslaki). This law establishes that copyright arises automatically upon the creation of an original work, without the need for registration. The duration of copyright protection typically lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years after their death. This protection extends to a wide range of creative expressions, such as books, music, films, software, photographs, and artistic designs.

Tekijänoikeudensa grants the author the moral rights to be attributed as the creator and to object to any distortion or mutilation of their work. It also grants economic rights, allowing the author to control the commercial exploitation of their work. Infringement of these rights can lead to legal consequences, including civil remedies such as injunctions and damages, and in some cases, criminal penalties. The purpose of tekijänoikeudensa is to encourage creativity and innovation by ensuring that creators can benefit from their work.