A bipolar system of copyright in the internet environment
by Marinos Papadopoulos
International Journal of Technology Policy and Law (IJTPL), Vol. 2, No. 2/3/4, 2016

Abstract: In this paper, I am elaborating upon Alexander Peukert's proposal for a bipolar copyright system in the internet environment; said system focuses on securing for the right-holder the freedom to choose among given options, i.e., the author's freedom to choose between exclusive, proprietary exploitation on the basis of DRM or participating in the levy/tax system as regards non-commercial file-sharing. Peukert's proposal considers a spectrum of proposals for future copyright models regarding p2p networks that would replace exclusive rights in the copyrightable subject matter with mandatory remuneration rights. The fundamental notion of these concepts is that efficient control of the use of p2p network technology is not possible without outright banning the technology altogether or without severe drawbacks with regard to monitoring and privacy. To avoid these disadvantages, non-commercial file sharing would be legalised under a limitation of or exception from copyright. Right holders would be compensated by a levy or tax on products and services used for file-sharing. The congeniality of this solution rests upon the fact that it preserves the benefits of p2p network technologies while at the same time guaranteeing author's compensation.

Online publication date: Wed, 22-Jun-2016

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Technology Policy and Law (IJTPL):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com