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Global copyright: three hundred years since the Statute of Anne, from 1709 to cyberspace

By Lionel Bently , Uma Suthersanen , Paul Torremans (editors)

Book information

Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing
Year
2010
ISBN
1848447663, 9781848447660, 184980642X, 9781849806428
Google Books ID
ZFzuXUU-trAC
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2255636 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
536\536
Topic
Jurisprudence Law
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00
Юридические дисциплины;Право интеллектуальной собс

Description

This innovative book celebrates the tri-centenary of modern copyright, which began with the enactment of the Statute of Anne by the British Parliament in 1709, and was soon followed by other copyright legislation abroad. The Statute of Anne is traditionally claimed to be the world's first copyright statute, and is thus viewed as the origin of a system of national laws that today exists in virtually all countries of the world. However, this book illustrates that while there is some truth in this claim, it is also important to treat it with caution.Written by leading experts from across the globe, this comprehensive (historical) analysis breaks new ground on modern copyright issues such as digital libraries, illegal downloading and distribution, international exhaustion and "new formalities". The expert contributors consider what lessons can be learnt from the achievements made during the last 300 years, and whether they can be used to overcome the new challenges facing copyright.This in-depth scientific analysis of the legacy of the Statute of Anne 300 years on from its origins will provide copyright practitioners, academics, policy makers and postgraduate students with a unique and fascinating read.

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