In this episode of Legal Thesis Talks, we discuss Janne Valkama's master's thesis from June 2024, Creative Metaverses: Sui Generis Copyright for User Generated Content in Web 4.0: Private Regulatory Models and Technologies Interaction with a Justified Copyright Law from the University of Turku.

This comprehensive thesis delves into the transformative landscape of digital creativity within the metaverse, where internet services are evolving into collaborative extended reality environments. Valkama examines how EU copyright law can foster innovation and cultural production by providing incentives for creators in the metaverse to generate, consume, and sell digital products and experiences. The research analyzes the need for new regulatory frameworks that harmonize private regulatory models with existing copyright laws, addressing the challenges posed by user-generated content (UGC) in the Web 4.0 ecosystem.

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In this episode of Legal Thesis Talks, we discuss Iina Ryynänen's master's thesis from Spring 2024, titled, Lack of Copyright Protection in AI-Generated Works: A New Form of Protection, from the University of Lapland.

The thesis addresses the critical issue of intellectual property protection for works generated by artificial intelligence. It examines the current lack of copyright protection for these creations, questioning whether AI can be considered an author, or if the credit should go to the creator or user of the AI. By analyzing the requirements for originality, the thesis concludes that AI-generated works fail to meet the necessary threshold, leading to the urgent need for reform in intellectual property rights.

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In this episode of Legal Thesis Talks, we discuss Saman Saama's master's thesis from September 2024, Firm Mandate: How Shareholder Preferences Shape the Mandate, Exemplified by Shareholder Activism from the University of Helsinki.

The thesis explores how shareholder preferences—both objective and subjective—shape the corporate mandate. By analyzing key aspects of Finland's Limited Liability Company Act and the role of shareholder activism, this episode delves into the evolving relationship between shareholders and corporate governance. Tune in as we discuss how shareholder preferences influence management decisions and challenge traditional corporate governance models.

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