Implied License - An Emerging New Standard in Copyright Law

Name: Implied License - An Emerging New Standard in Copyright Law
Cite: 25 Santa Clara Computer & High Tech. L.J. ___
Year: 2008
Bluebook cite: Orit Fischman Afori, Implied License - An Emerging New Standard in Copyright Law, 25 Santa Clara Computer & High Tech. L.J. ___ (2008).
Author: Orit Fischman Afori
URL: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1266083
Item Type: article
Summary: Examines Implied License Doctrine as it applies to copyright law, and asks how far the doctrine should be construed as it relates to copyrighted works on the internet. The author discusses the use of implied licenses as traditionally accepted in intellectual property and contract law. Finally, the author proposes functions of the implied license doctrine as it relates to the internet, including linking and framing, search engines, and opt-out agreements.

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