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Author Bently, Lionel, 1964-

Title Global copyright : three hundred years since the Statute of Anne, from 1709 to cyberspace / edited by Lionel Bently, Uma Suthersanen and Paul Torremans
Published Cheltenham : Edward Elgar, 2010

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Description xiii, 522 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents The Statute of Anne and its role in the world of copyright -- Digital libraries and online licensing -- The borderless era : international exhaustion, global administration and formalities
Summary This book celebrates the tri-centenary of modern copyright, which began with the enactment of the Statute of Anne by the British Parliament in 1709, and was soon followed by other copyright legislation abroad. The Statute of Anne is traditionally claimed to be the world's first copyright statute, and is thus viewed as the origin of a system of national laws that today exists in virtually all countries of the world. However, this book illustrates that while there is some truth in this claim, it is also important to treat it with caution. Written by leading experts from across the globe, this comprehensive (historical) analysis breaks new ground on modern copyright issues such as digital libraries, illegal downloading and distribution, international exhaustion and 'new formalities'. The expert contributors consider what lessons can be learnt from the achievements made during the last 300 years, and whether they can be used to overcome the new challenges facing copyright. This in-depth scientific analysis of the legacy of the Statute of Anne 300 years on from its origins will be of value to copyright practitioners, academics, policy makers and postgraduate students
Analysis Global copyright
Cyberspace
Global copyright
Cyberspace
Notes Based on papers from the International Literary and Artistic Association (ALAI) 2009 London congress
Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Copyright -- History.
Copyright -- History -- Congresses.
Genre/Form Conference papers and proceedings.
Author Bently, Lionel, 1964-
Suthersanen, Uma.
Torremans, Paul.
LC no. 2009942845
ISBN 9781848447660 hardback
1848447663 hardback