A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Nature’s Own Intellectual Creation: Copyright in Creative Expressions of Bioart
Authors: Härkönen Heidi, Ballardini Rosa Maria, Pietarinen Heidi, Sarantou Melanie
Publisher: Nuart journal
Publishing place: Stavanger
Publication year: 2023
Journal: Nuart journal
Volume: 4
Issue: 1 (issue 7)
First page : 100
Last page: 110
eISSN: 2535-5503
Web address : https://nuartjournal.com/issue-7-trespass/
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/179765249
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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