January 30, 2003

Is the DMCA Unconstitutional?

"The DMCA is unconstitutional since it abrogates the limits of the Copyright Clause by 1) bootstrapping the limited monopoly provided by copyright clause into a perpetual right with regard to all works; 2) failing to allow access to the underlying (copyrighted) works where the copyrighted work is packaged with public domain works; and 3) enactment under the Necessary and Proper Clause or Commerce Clause abrogates the limits of Congress’ power under the Copyright Clause." May 18, 2001

Update: Wow. I didn't know that Donna read Tech Law Advisor? That's pretty cool.


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  • Remainders
  • Legally and Currently Aware
  • Volunteers Needed to Fix the DMCA
  • Damn, He's Lazy
  • Busy Weekend
  • Invoking the LazyBlawg... Part III (in a series, or until Jonas gets LazyBlawg operating)
  • Ebay Winter Fashion Blowout