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Copyright Act (Act No. 404 of July 8, 1961, as amended up to April 30, 2010)

Year of current version:	2010
Date of entry into force of original text:	September 1, 1961
Date of Text (Enacted):	July 8, 1961
Type of Text:	Main IP Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Notes:	The latest amendment No. 776/2010 has not been included in the English translation.
Available Texts:
English	Copyright Act (Act No. 404 of July 8, 1961, as amended up to April 30, 2010) (Version with Automatic Translation Tool)
Finnish	Tekijänoikeuslaki
Swedish	Upphovsrättslagen
Related Legislation:	Relates to Act on the Openness of Government Activities 21.5.1999/621 (as amended up to Act No. 374 of May 14, 2010) (FI113) Copyright Decree No. 574 of April 21, 1995 (FI102) Act No. 344/2000 to Safeguard the Evidence in Civil Actions Concerning Intellectual Property Rights (FI069) Decree on the Application of the Copyright Act in certain cases to Protected Items Originating in States Belonging to the European Economic Area (FI003)
Historical Versions:	Supersedes Copyright Act (Act No. 404 of July 8, 1961, as last amended by Act No. 365 of April 25, 1997) (FI054) Copyright Act (Act No. 404/1961 issued on July 8, 1961, as amended up to January 1, 1996) (FI001)
WIPO Lex No.:	FI100