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Could Private Legislation Be The First Key To Unlocking The Nation’S Information Resources In The Battle Against Misinformation?, Michelle M. Wu
Could Private Legislation Be The First Key To Unlocking The Nation’S Information Resources In The Battle Against Misinformation?, Michelle M. Wu
Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works
Unfiltered, unverified information flows freely on the web and is much more easily found and used than reliable sources. There are logical reasons for this, as quality, reliable information often costs both time and money to investigate, verify, and publish. However, that type of investment only justifies the charging for the information at the outset, not the cabining of it once it is available and has been purchased. Where public libraries have acquired content, they should be allowed to maximize its use in society within the bounds of copyright. Such use is within the spirit of copyright and its hope …
The Corruption Of Copyright And Returning It To Its Original Purposes, Michelle M. Wu
The Corruption Of Copyright And Returning It To Its Original Purposes, Michelle M. Wu
Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works
Since its inception, Copyright has had two purposes: the private interest of the author in being paid for her work and the public interest served by the dissemination of these works. Within the last two decades, though, some industries have systematically undermined both of those interests, redirecting the benefits of copyright towards themselves instead of the intended beneficiaries. This paper looks at the book, music, and entertainment industries, examines how copyright has been used to suppress the uses it was intended to foster, and explores ongoing and proposed avenues for course correction.
Restoring The Balance Of Copyright: Antitrust, Misuse, And Other Possible Paths To Challenge Inequitable Licensing Practices, Michelle M. Wu
Restoring The Balance Of Copyright: Antitrust, Misuse, And Other Possible Paths To Challenge Inequitable Licensing Practices, Michelle M. Wu
Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works
Libraries’ purposes of ensuring access to and preservation of information have been compromised as licensing increasingly replaces ownership. This article outlines various novel legal strategies that libraries could use to restore copyright’s intended balance, including antitrust, preemption, misuse, and unconscionability.