21st-century rights management: why does it matter and what is being done?

Authors: Bide, Mark; Wise, Alicia

Source: Learned Publishing, Volume 23, Number 1, January 2010 , pp. 23-31(9)

Publisher: Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers

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Abstract:

'The answer to the machine is in the machine' - but what is the answer? At the end of the first decade of the 21st century we are seeing an explosion of rights management issues, as well as the emergence of many products and services that may provide all - or at least some - of the solution for publishers. International standards are also in place. Strong intellectual property protection is the cornerstone of an orderly digital marketplace. That market is for content + rights. Are our rights management practices fit for purpose? In this paper we provide an overview of rights management in publishing at the start of the 21st century, a summary of what is at stake, and an overview of the challenges and opportunities that await publishers.

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Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1087/20100106

Publication date: 2010-01-01

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