Author’s Moral Rights in the Copyright Laws of the Baltic States: Comparative Legal Analysis

Authors: Sintija Zalane

Abstract:

This paper examines the general protection and implementation of authors' moral rights in the copyright laws of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, focusing on their legal frameworks in light of the Berne Convention. The analysis highlights how moral rights, such as authorship attribution, integrity of the work, and opposition to derogatory treatment, are upheld in these jurisdictions. The study compares national approaches to posthumous protection of moral rights and their interplay with economic rights. Drawing on legal texts and court decisions, the paper identifies challenges in enforcement and suggests harmonization opportunities to strengthen the moral rights framework across the Baltic region.

Keywords: Authors’ Moral Rights, Baltic States, Berne Convention, Copyright Laws, Legal Frameworks, Posthumous Protection.

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