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Completely Restrictive

Late 80’s Copyright Law

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U.S. Copyright Office – “Get Creative.”

Opens Works to Some Public Use

Skips the Intermediaries

Creative Commons is Free

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Will not conflict with other agreements (unless exclusive)

CC = “Unless you have another agreement with me, these are the things you can do with my work.”

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