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It's a good idea, but not that easy to realize: since copyright is automatic and not via registration (unlike patents) a renewal as proposed would actually cons
by jll29 5y ago
It's a good idea, but not that easy to realize: since copyright is automatic and not via registration (unlike patents) a renewal as proposed would actually constitute a first registration. This could make it very hard after that many years to ascertain that the renewer is actually the true owner.
- dhosek 5y agoThen, we return to the old system where registration is required within a timeframe of publication (and that only if you want to renew). So an unregistered copyright is good for n years and can’t be renewed.