The Right to Published Editions: Historical Lessons to Be Learned

25 Pages Posted: 10 May 2018

Date Written: April 25, 2018

Abstract

The right to published edition was introduced in Australian copyright law in 1968 and in 2018 it is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Despite its relatively long history, there is very little, if any, information or commentary on this right. The article provides a socio-legal historical analysis of the origin, evolution and effectiveness of this right in Australia and identifies lessons that could be learned from the history of this right, in particular in the context of the current European discussion on a proposed new right to press publishers.

Keywords: copyright, published editions, press publishers right

Suggested Citation

Matulionyte, Rita, The Right to Published Editions: Historical Lessons to Be Learned (April 25, 2018). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3168946 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3168946

Rita Matulionyte (Contact Author)

Macquarie Law School ( email )

North Ryde
Sydney, New South Wales 2109
Australia

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