Fair Use in Europe: In Search of Flexibilities
31 Pages
Posted: 4 Mar 2012
University of Amsterdam, Institute for Information Law (IViR)
VU University Amsterdam - Faculty of Law
There are 2 versions of this paper
Date Written: February 29, 2012
Abstract
This study examines copyright flexibilities from the perspective of EU, international and national law. Why is there a need for flexibilities in copyright law today and to what extent are open norms compatible with the copyright system? Does the EU and international legal framework leave Member States discretion to adopt in their national laws open ‘fair use’ style limitations and exceptions to copyright? What kinds of flexibility presently exist in national copyright law?
Suggested Citation:
Suggested Citation
Hugenholtz, P. Bernt and Senftleben, Martin, Fair Use in Europe: In Search of Flexibilities (February 29, 2012). Amsterdam Law School Research Paper No. 2012-39; Institute for Information Law Research Paper No. 2012-33. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2013239 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2013239
