On Demand
Copyrights and Wrongs
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Yesterday, the British government decided NOT to extend the current 50-year term for copyright protection, despite heavy lobbying from the music industry. Several labels were requesting an extension to a 70-year term, claiming that many living musicians will lose the rights to their work soon. Joining us to explain the story is Ren Bucholz, assistant director of international affairs for the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
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copyright protection should be extended. Real property can be owned forever. Why should a songwriter lose right to royalties after 50 years, or even 70 years? It's not really fair.
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