Copyright
| Publication date: | 24 January 2006 |
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| Type: | Information material |
| Source: | Ministry of Justice |
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Summary
This booklet contains a short description of the legal provisions that govern the copyright system. The booklet describes what is protected by copyright law, the rights an author has in respect of his or her work and how long they apply. Information is also provided on how to obtain copyright protection, when works may be used freely without permission and what happens when copyright is infringed.
In addition, a brief description is given of the international aspects of copyright protection and of rights related to copyright (neighbouring rights). The newly established provisions on protection of technological measures and electronic rights management systems are also described briefly.
Finally, the booklet contains a few words about the management of copyright and about general developments in the copyright area.
