attribuuttiaikeus

Attribuuttiaikeus, a Finnish legal term, translates to "right of attributability" or "right of attribution" in English. It is a fundamental aspect of copyright law, particularly within the realm of moral rights. This right ensures that an author has the right to be identified as the creator of their work. Essentially, it means that a copyright holder can claim authorship of their creations and prevent others from presenting the work as their own without proper acknowledgment.

The right of attribution is distinct from the economic rights granted by copyright, such as the right to reproduce or distribute a work. While economic rights can often be transferred or licensed, moral rights, including the right of attribution, are generally considered inalienable and remain with the author. This means that even if an author sells the copyright to their work, they typically retain the right to have their name associated with it.

In practice, attribuuttiaikeus requires that any reproduction, adaptation, or public communication of a copyrighted work should clearly indicate the author's name. Exceptions may exist, for instance, in cases where the work is published anonymously or under a pseudonym, or where the use of the work is for specific purposes like news reporting. The scope and enforcement of attribuuttiaikeus can vary depending on national legal frameworks that implement international copyright treaties.