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The Price Of Social Norms: Towards A Liability Regime For File-Sharing, Daniel J. Gervais
The Price Of Social Norms: Towards A Liability Regime For File-Sharing, Daniel J. Gervais
Daniel J Gervais
he paper starts by asking whether P2P file-sharing of music can be stopped. Based on a discussion of (a) the interaction among law (regulation), technology and the market and (b) relevant social norms, the paper takes the view that it may not be possible to stop file-sharing. This paper then turns to an analysis of the economics and structure of a viable licensing model that could be implemented now without legislative or technological changes. The paper argues that P2P licensing could be good business. The paper ends with a brief look at (a) whether the licensing model could be exported …
Application Of An Extended Collective Licensing Regime In Canada: Principles And Issues Related To Implementation, Daniel J. Gervais
Application Of An Extended Collective Licensing Regime In Canada: Principles And Issues Related To Implementation, Daniel J. Gervais
Daniel J Gervais
The report examines the advantages, disadvantages and constraints of using an extended collective license in Canada (or extended repertoire) and concludes that the system would make sense in some areas. The use of this system in other countries is discussed.