Student Name: Peter Foster
Student Number: 202117722
Degree: Bachelor of Laws
Course: Intellectual Property Law
Course Code: LS331
Assessment: Major Essay and Annotated Bibliography
Due Date: 02 May 2003
Major Essay Question:
Discuss the pros and cons of introducing a generalist fair use defence into Australian copyright law either in addition to or in submission for the existing details defences.
The objective of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) is to protect those who create works, such as artistic works or literary works, as well as those other subject matter, such as films or sounds recordings, from those who would serve to exploit or profit from their labor, skill and creativity. But, what about those who use these protected works and other subject matter for interests different to the above? Such as for educational purposes or for broadcasting? Under the act, there are listed many defences to protect an individual or a corporation......
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