Copyrights Law in Sweden
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Copyright Law in Sweden
Legal Framework
Governed by the Swedish Copyright Act (Upphovsrättslag, 1960:729), last amended several times to keep up with EU directives.
Sweden’s copyright law implements European Union copyright directives, ensuring harmonization across EU member states.
Key Features
Protected Works
Original literary and artistic works, including:
Books, articles, poetry
Music compositions and lyrics
Paintings, sculptures, photographs
Films, TV programs, audiovisual works
Computer programs (software)
Architectural works
Databases with a creative element
Rights Granted
Moral Rights: Right of attribution and the right to object to derogatory treatment of the work.
Economic Rights: Exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, communicate to the public, broadcast, and adapt the work.
Moral rights are inalienable, while economic rights can be transferred or licensed.
Duration of Protection
Protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years after death.
For joint works, 70 years after the last surviving author’s death.
Anonymous or pseudonymous works: 70 years from publication.
Films: 70 years from the death of the last of key contributors (director, screenplay author, music composer, main actors).
Registration
No formal registration is required for protection.
Copyright arises automatically upon creation of the work.
Infringement and Enforcement
Civil remedies include injunctions, damages, and compensation.
Criminal sanctions are also possible, especially for piracy and large-scale infringements.
Sweden has specialized courts and enforcement mechanisms consistent with EU rules.
Enforcement can be supported by Sweden’s membership in the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
International Agreements
Sweden is a member of the Berne Convention.
Complies with the WIPO Copyright Treaty.
Part of the TRIPS Agreement under the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Complies with various EU directives on copyright and related rights.
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