upphovsrättsskyddat

Upphovsrättsskyddat is a Swedish term that translates to "copyright protected" in English. It indicates that a work is protected by copyright law, meaning that the creator or rights holder has exclusive rights to control how that work is used, copied, distributed, and adapted. This protection is automatically granted upon the creation of an original work, such as a literary text, musical composition, artistic creation, or software.

The purpose of copyright is to encourage creativity by giving creators control over their work and the ability to benefit from its use. Without copyright protection, others could freely copy and profit from creative works, potentially discouraging artists, writers, and other creators from producing new material.

In Sweden, as in most countries, copyright protection generally lasts for the lifetime of the creator plus 70 years. During this period, unauthorized use of the protected work, such as making copies, sharing it online, or creating derivative works without permission, is considered an infringement of copyright. The specific rights granted and the duration of protection can vary slightly depending on the type of work and national legislation.