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Created in 1938 and protected through 2063. One hundred and twenty five (125) years of protection does seem like a bit much...
by rudyfink 18y ago
Created in 1938 and protected through 2063. One hundred and twenty five (125) years of protection does seem like a bit much...
- j2d2 18y agoI agree. The problem with copyright law is not whether someone can sue someone else for ripping an idea off. Indeed, that's the point of copyright law. The problem is the length of time a copyright can be held. It was short, initially, with the intent of keeping people innovative. It's now been turned into a way to hold on to cash cows.
- DocSavage 18y agoBlame Mickey Mouse. An old analysis: http://writ.news.findlaw.com/commentary/20020305_sprigman.html http://writ.news.findlaw.com/commentary/20020305_sprigman.ht...