Senate and Public Domain Pros Reach Compromise on Copyright Issues
Content companies (seeking stronger protections and arguably additional profit) and digital rights groups (vouching for access) haven’t been able to find common ground on copyright law for the past decade. Current law protects older songs—in some instances—for up to 140 years. Century-long protections for these songs, in the minds of many, is too long. And, currently a quilted-system of laws covers song copyright from state-to-state. Now, under a new bill passed by the Senate, the process—and most importantly the length of protection—is consistent across the country and across decades. Read more about the bill on Ars Technica.
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