Private Law Theory

“Copyright exceptions fine-tune the reach of authors’ exclusive rights. They treat as non-infringing certain categories of unauthorised uses that fall within the prima facie scope of such rights, fostering a compromise between the private interests of rightholders and the broader public interest in the dissemination of literary and artistic works. In a system characterised by long-lasting and wide-ranging exclusive rights, exceptions provide a vital counterweight …” (part 1, part 2)

[Tito Rendas, Kluwer Copyright Blog, 26-27 April]

First posted 2021-04-27 11:45:20