promoting the internet economy g ary h orlick j onathan b and
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What are the benefits of promoting the Internet economy in TPP countries?
a) Internet start-ups do not require heavy infrastructure; anyone with a computer and a good idea can participate in the global economy.
b) The Internet levels the playing field for countries that are smaller or more remote markets.
What legal environment is necessary to promote the Internet economy?
a) Balanced intellectual property rules
b) Unencumbered flow of data and lawful commerce
Limiting Intermediary Liability
Existing protections for intermediaries
Examples:a) US: 17 U.S.C. § 512b) EU: E-Commerce Directive art.
5(1)c) Existing safe harbors obligations
in Australia, Chile, Peru, and Singapore (pursuant to free trade agreements)
What does fair use enable?
a) Internet searchb) Time-shifting and space-shifting c) reverse engineering to promote software
interoperabilityd) Temporary, ephemeral copies made by
computers, or in communication networks
e) User-generated content
Fair Use