December 11, 2002

Public domain considered creative junkyard

Writing about the copyright dinner, Chip Rosenthal says:

During the discussion of public domain, a metaphor occurred to me that I kind of like. I suggested that the public domain is becoming considered a creative junkyard, where we cast off stuff when it is no longer of value. That, of course, is not the purpose of the public domain. It would be good if we can turn this perception around, so that people can understand the value of having material in the public domain. Otherwise, where will Disney get the ideas to steal for their great movies?

Posted by alevin at December 11, 2002 03:53 PM
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