This is a brief reflection, based on a conference talk, on the relationship among creativity, copying and intellectual … property. While I am sceptical about both the notions of incentives and romantic creativity, in this simplified thought … experiment I nevertheless use a notion of romantic creativity to help clarify where intellectual property protection is and is …

creative action. But the reality of creativity is different from the linear economic reward/action relationship that these … industries promote. This reality has been brought into sharp focus by the seemingly limitless creativity that the internet has … unleashed. Much of this creativity occurs without reference to the incentive structure provided by copyright law and …

output. It cautions, however, that while copyright-mediated vertical disintegration may promote creativity, it leaves …

copyright law should be reformed to increase flexibilities for user-generated creativity. Based on recent legislative reforms …-exclusive options: (1) the creation of copyright exceptions for user-generated creativity and (2) the limits to statutory or pre …

knowledge have raised universal concern. In particular, the danger of threatening and stifling creativity caused by the law of … social context is a prominent one. The purpose of copyright law is to optimize creativity of people including both authors … creativity of authors (and potential authors) through rewarding creation with monopoly rights and enhancing creativity of …