Quo Vadis Copyright?
Copyright law had its origins in the 18th Century when the need was felt to protect the investment of printers in carrying out the new-fangled process of mass production of books. Its ambit was extended over the years to cover additional forms of works such as musical and artistic works and then in the 20th Century a major quantum leap was made and work such as sound recordings, published editions, television broadcasts and others were brought within its ambit. Throughout the ages, copyright has shown an ability and a willingness to adapt to meet changed circumstances and to cater for new...
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