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Nature’s Own Intellectual Creation: Copyright in Creative Expressions of Bioart




AuthorsHärkönen Heidi, Ballardini Rosa Maria, Pietarinen Heidi, Sarantou Melanie

PublisherNuart journal

Publishing placeStavanger

Publication year2023

JournalNuart journal

Volume4

Issue1 (issue 7)

First page 100

Last page110

eISSN2535-5503

Web address https://nuartjournal.com/issue-7-trespass/

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/179765249


Abstract

Bioart is a form of contemporary art, where non-human agents, that is, forces of nature contribute to the creative process. Correspondingly, the aim of copyright law is to protect artistic works, however according to the prevailing understanding only human-created expressions can be protected. From the perspective of European Union copyright law, this multidisciplinary article investigates whether bioart can be protected by copyright. As methods, the article combines a narrative research approach to the doctrinal study of law. The article finds that doctrinally, it is possible for bioart to merit copyright protection. However, the scenario puts forth remarkable challenges and obstacles. 


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