Why Does Copyright Law Meet Criticism in Society? The Importance of the Public Domain
Keywords:
copyright law, copyright holder's monopoly, exclusive rights, public domain
Abstract
This article is about a well-stocked public domain and equitable access to copyright-protected content to foster innovation and the creation of new works. It is a common misconception that stronger intellectual property rights promote economic progress, whereas copyright exceptions need to be somewhat conceded for socially motivated reasons. This is a false dichotomy. For the sake of research and development, teaching, and software or hardware interoperability, many companies need access to copyrighted materials. A lack of appropriate access can impede economic expansion.
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Published
2024-04-23
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Vohid, A.I. 2024. Why Does Copyright Law Meet Criticism in Society? The Importance of the Public Domain. International Journal on Integrated Education. 7, 2 (Apr. 2024), 12-16. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v7i2.5262.
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