No Law: Intellectual Property in the Image of an Absolute First Amendment
Description
This provocative work challenges conventional wisdom by arguing that the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech imposes absolute limits on intellectual property rights. The authors contend that the pursuit of exclusivity in copyright and patent law often clashes with the fundamental principles of free expression, creating an untenable tension. Through eloquent and passionate prose, they explore the implications of this conflict, urging a reevaluation of how we balance creative ownership with the public's right to access and build upon existing ideas. This book offers a compelling new perspective for understanding the intricate relationship between intellectual property and constitutional freedoms.
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Stanford Law Books
Published Jan 1, 2008
435 pages
ISBN: 9780804745789
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First Published
2008
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eng
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