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Book SynopsisWhat can users do with works without obtaining the permission of a copyright owner? This book explains the many ways in which copyright laws allow such uses, and how they differ between countries. The copyright public domain is re-interpreted as an important source of human creativity and autonomy.
Trade Review'Greenleaf and Lindsay's insightful, original and comprehensive examination of the breadth of the public domain is an exceptional achievement. A must-read for anyone concerned with copyright, creativity, and cultural heritage.' Michael Geist, University of Ottawa
'The seminal work on copyright's public domain. Both comprehensive and compelling, all future scholarship must start here. A genuine tour-de-force.' Ronan Deazley, Queen's University Belfast
'In this thoughtful and important account, Greenleaf and Lindsay map the corners of the public domain, explore its underlying values, and chart a course for its future. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone who seeks to have a nuanced and in-depth understanding of the public domain.' Sara Bannerman, Canada Research Chair in Communication Policy and Governance, McMaster University, Canada
'Their book sets a new gold standard in the legal analysis of the public domain in intellectual property law. A replication of its program in the areas of patent and trademark law is highly desirable.' Alexander Peukert, Springer
Table of ContentsForeword; Preface and acknowledgements; Table of international agreements; Part I. What Is the Copyright Public Domain?: 1. The copyright public domain - a new approach; 2. A definition of the copyright public domain; 3. Categories of public rights; Part II. Constraints and Supports, Global and National: 4. The global public domain – limits imposed by international law; 5. The global public domain - exceptions and enforcement; 6. National public domains - supports and constraints; Part III. Public Domains: Categories: 7. Works outside copyright protection - part I; 8. Works outside copyright protection - part II; 9. Works where copyright has expired; 10. Non-infringing uses of protected works; 11. Copyright exceptions and limitations - comparative approaches; 12. Copyright exceptions and limitations - categories; 13. Compulsory licensing - variations; 14. Compulsory licensing - subject areas; 15. Voluntary licensing creating public rights; 16. The de facto public domain - internet-enabled public rights; Part IV. Conclusions: 17. Reform agendas for the public domain; Bibliography; Index.
