International Copyright and Access to Knowledge

A history of international copyright focusing on principles of access to knowledge (A2K) and the A2K movement.

Sara Bannerman (Author)

9781107023062, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 19 February 2016

278 pages
23.6 x 16 x 2.2 cm, 0.55 kg

'This book provides a wealth of historical and current details about the major legal frameworks for international copyright and access to knowledge. Divided into three sections (Ideas, Interests, and Institutions), it is a well-organized and lively account that is indispensable reading for those who desire a concise yet thorough grounding in this subject.' Margaret Chon, Seattle University

The principle of Access to Knowledge (A2K) has become a common reference point for a diverse set of agendas that all hope to realize technological and human potential by making knowledge more accessible. This book is a history of international copyright focused on principles of A2K and their proponents. Whilst debate and discussion so far has covered the perspectives of major western countries, the author's fresh approach to the topic considers emerging countries and NGOs, who have fought for the principles of A2K that are now fundamental to the system. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book connects copyright history to current problems, issues and events.

1. Introduction
Part I. Ideas: Principles of Access: 2. Access and development
3. Access to scientific knowledge
4. Access to education, libraries, and traditional knowledge
5. Access to news
6. Access to translations
Part II. Interests: 7. The role and inclusion of developing countries in international copyright
8. The role and inclusion of NGOs in international copyright
9. The role and inclusion of indigenous peoples in international copyright
Part III. Institutions: 10. Institutional aspects of international copyright at WIPO.

Subject Areas: Intellectual property law [LNR], Law [L]