Quote:
Originally Posted by FizzyWater
I'd rather see the government go back to a copyright policy where the copyright owner has to renew the copyright (for a small fee) after a certain amount of time. Disney can keep its mouse, and most "orphan" works will become public domain.
I don't know how I feel about children inheriting copyright from their parents, though. Maybe they could inherit it for one renewal period only, or something like that.
|
FizzyWater, I'm trying a suggestion of what might be able to be done politically in the US. I don't think your idea can be passed. My idea has the advantage of being able to "feed the poor, destitute, artist in his old age".
I think the idea could be sold to the Corporations...