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I'm aware of the Berne Convention. It can be vacated. Sweeping changes have sweeping effects. I can't conceive of a way for any of this hypothetical copyrigh
by ssl-3 11mo ago
I'm aware of the Berne Convention. It can be vacated. Sweeping changes have sweeping effects.
I can't conceive of a way for any of this hypothetical copyright system to work (ie, to not fall completely apart) without requiring registration.
- shagie 11mo agoHow would this impact open source? Would I be required to register every repository that I have on GitHub? Would anyone be able to license that repository for $(legislated amount) and make it into a closed source product?
- Mindwipe 11mo agoYou know the UK and EU already operate such schemes for Orphan Works? https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/orphan-works-overview-for-applicants/orphan-works-licensing-scheme-overview-for-applicants https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/orphan-works-over... All without registration...