Once something is public domain, is it always public domain?
Not if the Supreme Court says it's not.
Argument for decision: reciprocity. Presumably, easier to get other countries to recognize our copyrights if we recognize theirs.
Argument against: WTF? The only reason to grant a monopoly is to encourage new works. These are all old works, by definition.
(Nod to BC, who has sharp eyes for a cool issue)
Not if the Supreme Court says it's not.
Argument for decision: reciprocity. Presumably, easier to get other countries to recognize our copyrights if we recognize theirs.
Argument against: WTF? The only reason to grant a monopoly is to encourage new works. These are all old works, by definition.
(Nod to BC, who has sharp eyes for a cool issue)
2 comments:
This is called, "Thinking like a lawyer." LOL!
One way to look at it is as a taking without due process. You are taking things from the public and giving them to their former owners without actually trying (everyone) for a crime or compensating them for their loss.
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