esittäjänoikeuksiin

Esittäjänoikeuksiin, often translated as performers' rights, are a category of intellectual property rights that protect the performances of artists, musicians, actors, and other performers. These rights are distinct from copyright, which protects the underlying work itself, such as a musical composition or a screenplay. Esittäjänoikeuksiin grant performers certain control over how their performances are used and exploited.

In essence, these rights acknowledge the creative contribution of the performer. When a performer's rendition of a song or their acting in a film is recorded and distributed, esittäjänoikeuksiin allow them to benefit from that exploitation. This typically includes the right to authorize or prohibit the fixation of their performance, the reproduction of that fixation, and the broadcasting or making available to the public of their performance.

The duration and scope of esittäjänoikeuksiin vary by jurisdiction, but they generally last for a significant period after the performance has occurred. These rights are crucial for ensuring that performers can earn a livelihood from their artistic endeavors and are compensated for the use of their work. They are often managed and enforced by collecting societies, which represent groups of performers and negotiate licensing agreements on their behalf. The protection afforded by esittäjänoikeuksiin encourages continued artistic creation and investment in the performing arts.