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Creation And Commercial Value: Copyright Protection Of Works Of Information, Jane C. Ginsburg
Creation And Commercial Value: Copyright Protection Of Works Of Information, Jane C. Ginsburg
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In 1899, Augustine Birrell, a Victorian barrister, lamented: "The question of copyright has, in these latter days, with so many other things, descended into the market-place, and joined the wrangle of contending interests and rival greedinesses." Birrell's remark conveys distaste for those authors who would "realise the commercial value of their wares." But the question of copyright has always been joined with that of commercial value. Indeed, by affording authors limited monopoly protection for their writings, our Constitution relies on wrangling greed to promote the advancement of both creativity and profit. Nonetheless, the distinction Birrell implies between copyrightworthy works of …
International Copyright From An American Perspective, Marshall A. Leaffer
International Copyright From An American Perspective, Marshall A. Leaffer
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