Blance between CC and IPRs

Yes, Creative Commons (CC) seems to be a good approach. However, the balance between CC and Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) is important. Recently, IPRs such as copyrights or patents have become much stronger. I feel that they seem to be preventing the "Progress of Science and useful Arts." For example, many companies have to put a lot of human resources and money to copyright or patent infringement litigation instead of using them to develop products or create innovations.

In addition, it is said that DMCA might destroyed "Public Domain." To promote creations or innovations, Public Domain plays an important role. CC could recover the destruction of Public Domain by DMCA. But, I think that all of works should not be put into CC. In addition to the privacy issues, excessive CC must cause "Free Ride" issues. Some extent of exclusive rights should be maintained to keep the balance (tension) “monopoly” and “free ride.” The existence of the strong discussions between CC and IPRs seems to prove healthy condition of society.

Title: Universities to RIAA: Take a HikeAuthors: Charles Nesson & John Palfrey URL:http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/home/filter?wid=379&func=viewSubmission&sid=2802

Masashi Takeda