A Copyright Gambit: On the Need for Exclusive Rights in Digitised Versions of Public Domain Textual Materials in Europe

By Sunimal Mendis

Book Overview

Introduction.- Objectives and methodology.- An overview of business models currently in use.- Is there a need to preserve exclusivitiy over digitised versions?.- A conceptual basis for justifying the grant of an exclusive right.- Adequacy and suitability of existing protection mechanisms.- Can a digitised version obtain copyright protection within the EU?.- Why are related rights the best mechanism?.- The proposed model.- Conclusion.- Annex.- Bibliography.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3662594560
• ISBN13: 9783662594568
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"