BS-97/2005-SHR
ECLI:DK:SHR:2024:BS0000000875
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Building plans for detached house construction are protected by copyright and ownership rights were transferred.
Denmark (DK)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe court ruled that architectural drawings for detached house construction constitute protected works under copyright law. The plaintiff argued the drawings were original artistic creations, while the defendant claimed ownership had been transferred. The court affirmed protection based on the originality of the design and confirmed the validity of the transfer agreement.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedOphavsretsloven; Ejendomsloven: Architectural drawings for detached houses are protected as artistic works, and ownership rights may be validly transferred through agreement.
Keywords
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copyright protection
architectural drawings
originality requirement
ownership transfer
detached house construction
Cited Legislation
AI generatedOphavsretsloven
Sag om, hvorvidt bygningstegninger til brug for parcelhusbyggeri er beskyttet efter ophavsretsloven, og om ophavsrettighederne til tegningerne er overdraget
Ejendomsloven
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Full text
Sag om, hvorvidt bygningstegninger til brug for parcelhusbyggeri er beskyttet efter ophavsretsloven, og om ophavsrettighederne til tegningerne er overdraget