The US Copyright Claims Board opening Thursday for low-dollar disputes has the potential to have a huge—and unpredictable—impact on the copyright landscape.
The range of possible outcomes is vast given the novelty of the litigation alternative designed to be cheap, streamlined, remote, and navigable without an attorney. Unknowns include how many and who will make use of the voluntary system, its capacity and efficiency, and whether it might advance a broader public understanding and appreciation of creator rights and fair use.
The CCB was conceived as a remedy for photographers, artists, and other creators seeking modest sums for whom the ...
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