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Multimedia Content and the Super Highway: Rapid Acceleration or Foot on the Brake?

Authors: Michael R Egger
Fenwick & West, Palo Alto, California (Law Firm)
Fred Greguras
Fenwick & West, Palo Alto, California (Law Firm)
Sandy Wong
Fenwick & West, Palo Alto, California (Law Firm)
Subjects: Copyright law and legislation Asia
Copyright laws and legislation United States
Multimedia systems law and legislation United States
Issue: Volume 2, Number 2 (July 1995)
Category: Refereed Articles

Abstract

This article discusses emerging legal issues concerning copyright/patent protection of material used in multimedia applications. Describes existing processes for the administration of copyright/patent material in the US and the deficencies of traditional rights agreements where material is used in multimedia products. Cites recent reports from Japan concerning the advantages of streamlining copyright/patent administration and proposes the establishment of a US based copyright/patent clearinghouse for multimedia materials.

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