Category: Copyright Law
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Reflections on the Need for Modernizing Copyright Law
On August 29th, 2014, screams, cheers, and emotional platitudes echoed throughout Soldier Field. While Americas oldest football stadium is no stranger to deafening noise and overzealous fans, the sixty thousand seats typically filled by Chicago Bears enthusiasts and football fanatics, were occupied by a more youthful, adolescent audience. That Friday night, as the sun set…
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The Importance of Intellectual Property Protection
It is believed by many that copyright laws are counterproductive and it can hinder the creativity. However, I personally disagree with the idea and believe that the protection as intellectual property is significant to a well-functioning society as it inspires and encourages the production of new ideas and further works. The logic behind the expansion…
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Relevance of Issues of Intellectual Property and Copyright in the Modern World
Copyright is a significant form of intellectual property right. It is a legal right that is accorded to the creator of, among other things, films, soundtracks, and original literary, artistic, dramatic and musical works. It lasts for 70 years after the death of the author and any person who copies, sells or distributes a copyrighted…