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|Abstract=The digitization of media goods weakened the effective strength of copyright policy by allowing widespread sharing of media files over the Internet, forcing governments to consider how to reform copyright policy to reflect the digital era and forcing firms to consider new strategies in order to compete with online piracy. This paper reviews the economic evidence on the effectiveness of various government antipiracy interventions as well as firm strategies aimed at mitigating piracy’s impact. By synthesizing the results of various studies, we provide insights on the principles that drive the degree of success or failure of various antipiracy policies. This study should be of value to policymakers and rightsholders considering copyright reform initiatives, and also to researchers looking for guidance toward what questions remain important but unanswered by current academic literature. | |Abstract=The digitization of media goods weakened the effective strength of copyright policy by allowing widespread sharing of media files over the Internet, forcing governments to consider how to reform copyright policy to reflect the digital era and forcing firms to consider new strategies in order to compete with online piracy. This paper reviews the economic evidence on the effectiveness of various government antipiracy interventions as well as firm strategies aimed at mitigating piracy’s impact. By synthesizing the results of various studies, we provide insights on the principles that drive the degree of success or failure of various antipiracy policies. This study should be of value to policymakers and rightsholders considering copyright reform initiatives, and also to researchers looking for guidance toward what questions remain important but unanswered by current academic literature. | ||
|Link=http://www.wipo.int/edocs/mdocs/enforcement/en/wipo_ace_10/wipo_ace_10_20.pdf | |Link=http://www.wipo.int/edocs/mdocs/enforcement/en/wipo_ace_10/wipo_ace_10_20.pdf | ||
+ | |Reference=Liebowitz (2014); | ||
+ | |Plain Text Proposition=* Antipiracy efforts are most effective when both government and firms take action to deter piracy and promote legal content. | ||
+ | * Further studies are necessary to determine the optimal amount of government enforcement. | ||
|FundamentalIssue=5. Understanding consumption/use (e.g. determinants of unlawful behaviour; user-generated content; social media), 1. Relationship between protection (subject matter/term/scope) and supply/economic development/growth/welfare, | |FundamentalIssue=5. Understanding consumption/use (e.g. determinants of unlawful behaviour; user-generated content; social media), 1. Relationship between protection (subject matter/term/scope) and supply/economic development/growth/welfare, | ||
|EvidenceBasedPolicy=F. Enforcement (quantifying infringement; criminal sanctions; intermediary liability; graduated response; litigation and court data; commercial/non-commercial distinction; education and awareness), | |EvidenceBasedPolicy=F. Enforcement (quantifying infringement; criminal sanctions; intermediary liability; graduated response; litigation and court data; commercial/non-commercial distinction; education and awareness), |
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World Intellectual Property Organization (2015) | |
Title: | 'Copyright Enforcement in the Digital Age: Emprical Evidence and Conclusions’ |
Author(s): | Danahar, B., Smith, M., Teland, R. |
Year: | 2015 |
Citation: | Danahar, B., Smith, M., Teland, R.,'Copyright Enforcement in the Digital Age: Empirical Evidence and Conclusions', WIPO/ACE/10/20, 2015 |
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Data Description: | Data from 13 studies |
Data Type: | Secondary data |
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Cross Country Study?: | Yes |
Comparative Study?: | Yes |
Literature review?: | Yes |
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Abstract
The digitization of media goods weakened the effective strength of copyright policy by allowing widespread sharing of media files over the Internet, forcing governments to consider how to reform copyright policy to reflect the digital era and forcing firms to consider new strategies in order to compete with online piracy. This paper reviews the economic evidence on the effectiveness of various government antipiracy interventions as well as firm strategies aimed at mitigating piracy’s impact. By synthesizing the results of various studies, we provide insights on the principles that drive the degree of success or failure of various antipiracy policies. This study should be of value to policymakers and rightsholders considering copyright reform initiatives, and also to researchers looking for guidance toward what questions remain important but unanswered by current academic literature.
Main Results of the Study
- Antipiracy efforts are most effective when both government and firms take action to deter piracy and promote legal content.
- Further studies are necessary to determine the optimal amount of government enforcement.
Policy Implications as Stated By Author
Examines the effectiveness of government antipiracy interventions.