Traditional Knowledge Laws: Finland

Scope of Protection

Section 45 - Performing artist

(1) Without the performing artist's consent, a performance of a literary or artistic work or folklore shall not:
1) be recorded on a device by means of which the performance can be reproduced;
2) be made available to the public on radio or television or by direct communication.

Section 53 - Protection of classics

(1) If, after the death of the author, a literary or artistic work is publicly treated in a manner which violates cultural interests, the authority to be designated by Decree shall have the right to prohibit such an action, notwithstanding that the copyright therein is no longer in force, or that copyright has never existed.