Intellectual Property Law

There has been much controversy surrounding the European Union copyright directive, especially as this relates to the music industry. There have been several arguments that these laws are inadequate when taking into account new technological developments, especially with regard to the Internet. Indeed, when the media industry in general is taken into account, the rapid developments require adjustments in legislation. While the copyright directive is an attempt at such adjustments, it however falls short of the all-encompassing clarity required in specific situations, such as certain cases within the music industry.

The Changing Music Industry and EU Competition Law

Current digital technological advances have significantly changed the music industry in conjunction with other media. Digital technology has made possible the sale of music, on occasion combined with other creative media such as film and text, in a variety of different forms. Previously music was for sale exclusively in...
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