Implementation of Chapter 3 of the DSM Directive in Finland

By Rainer Oesch

From Nordiskt Immateriellt Rättsskydd nr 1 2025

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Implementation of Chapter 3 of the DSM Directive in Finland

By Rainer Oesch[*]Prof. emer., Faculty of Law, University of Helsinki.

1. Minimalistic approach in national implementation

By implementing the DSM Directive (EU 2019/790) Finland adopted four new provisions in the Finnish Copyright Act (FinnCopAct) (originally from 1961 with numerous amendments until 2024) about following specific topics:

  • Right to appropriate and proportionate remuneration (Section 28 a),

  • The adjustment of an unreasonable condition in an agreement on a transfer of copyright (Section 29),

  • Reporting of the exploitation of a work (Section 30 a), and

  • Revocation of a transfer of rights (Section 30 b)

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