upphovsägarrätten

Upphovsrätten, often translated as copyright, is a legal concept that grants creators exclusive rights over their original works. This protection typically applies to literary and artistic creations, encompassing a wide range of outputs such as books, music, films, paintings, software, and architectural designs. The core principle behind upphovsrätten is to incentivize creativity by allowing creators to control how their work is used and to benefit from its dissemination.

In Sweden, upphovsrätten is governed by the Copyright Act (Upphovsrättslagen). It arises automatically upon the creation of an original work; no formal registration is required to obtain protection. The rights granted include the right to make copies of the work and the right to make it available to the public, for instance, by distributing or broadcasting it. These rights are generally valid for the creator's lifetime plus seventy years after their death.

Upphovsrätten also includes moral rights, which protect the creator's connection to their work. These rights typically involve the right to be attributed as the author and the right to prevent modifications that would be prejudicial to the creator's reputation. Infringement of upphovsrätten occurs when someone uses a protected work without permission in a way that violates the creator's exclusive rights. Legal remedies for infringement can include injunctions and damages.