Terrica Carrington, Tom Kennedy, and Akili-Casundria Ramsess; As the 'engine of free expression,' copyright law plays a vital role in enabling journalists to shine a light on injustice
"An op-ed published in the Washington Post unjustly criticized the IP Subcommittee, as well as Don Henley and the other creators who were asked to testify on June 2, for “debating the nuances of copyright law” in the midst of this unrest. There is no doubt that last week’s DMCA hearing was far from the most significant or newsworthy thing to happen in recent weeks, but it was necessary. And while the link may seem attenuated on the surface, ensuring that copyright law is effective plays a critical role in enabling the press to report on the events unfolding all across the country, elevate the voices of marginalized communities, and hold those in power accountable."
Issues and developments related to Intellectual Property (e.g. Copyright, Fair Use, Patents, Trademarks, Trade Secrets) and Open Movements (e.g. Open Access, Open Data, Open Educational Resources (OER)), examined in the "Intellectual Property and Open Movements" and "Ethics of Data, Information, and Emerging Technologies" graduate courses I teach at the University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information. -- Kip Currier, PhD, JD
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