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copyright is not a "creation" right. It is a use(performance) and distribution right. It didn't use to be before Sonny Bono Act IRRC (and shouldn't) be automa
by njharman 15y ago
copyright is not a "creation" right. It is a use(performance) and distribution right.
It didn't use to be before Sonny Bono Act IRRC (and shouldn't) be automatic. You should have to apply for this monopoly right.
- Jun8 15y agoFully agree that it shouldn't be automatic, that would be too stifling. But you could be able to do it, no creation should be un-copyrightable.
- westicle 15y agoEven if it does not promote the progress of science or the useful arts? On what basis then should it be copyrightable?
- pbhjpbhj 15y agoCopyright is automatic because the USA joined the Berne convention and harmonised with the rest of the world. If it were not automatic then it would unfairly favour the rich.