Copyright term reversion and the 'use-it-or-lose-it' principle

Kretschmer, M. (2012) Copyright term reversion and the 'use-it-or-lose-it' principle. International Journal of Music Business Research, 1(1), pp. 44-53.

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Abstract

This brief article makes an argument for the use of the legal device of term reversion, as a means for bringing unexploited works back into use, and mitigating the undesirable effects of the excessive term of copyright protection. It proposes to legislate a simple rule that copyright interests will be transferable only for an initial term of 10 years, after which they will revert to the creator. If carefully implemented, the rule is compatible with the current constraints of international and EU law. By stimulating artist-led innovation, term reversion may also improve the financial position of creators.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Kretschmer, Professor Martin
Authors: Kretschmer, M.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Law
Journal Name:International Journal of Music Business Research
ISSN:2227-5789
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2012 The Author
First Published:First published in International Journal of Music Business Research 1(1):44-53
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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