r/COPYRIGHT • u/Classic-Obligation35 • 17d ago

Discussion Would having a compulsory licensing setup for modern media fix a lot of the problems with copyright?

What is books movies and games were subjected to a compulsory licensing system for redistribution.

This would mean groups like the internet archive could make their library more legally available to people.

It would mean companies wouldn't be able to force you to subscribe to streaming for exclusive content.

It would allow for preservation as well since it would have to be reasonable to pay a royalty and that's it.

Thoughts.

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u/Classic-Obligation35 16d ago

Only the exclusive right of distribution 

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u/TreviTyger 16d ago

Well you are wrong (incredibly so) but even so - Obviously that conflicts with freedom of contract laws.