The system of intellectual property is based on the fundamental proposition that creativity beneficial to the whole of society is best achieved through a limited monopoly grant for the
creator. The modern U.S. copyright regime, however, has made a mockery of that grant's limits. This analysis tracks the case Aereo v. ABC et al to illustrate the ease with which broadcasters
can use copyright's broad language - e.g. the Transmit Clause - to snuff out potential competition. This not only deprives the individual of products and services in the present, but it also
forecloses avenues of innovation in the future - the exact opposite of intellectual property's stated intent. To rectify this I propose three unique but interconnected remedies: an expanded,
more robust copyright misuse doctrine, a safe harbor for local retransmission of broadcast signals, and compulsory Internet simulcast of the broadcast signal. / A Thesis submitted to the School of Communication in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. / Fall Semester, 2014. / November 13, 2014. / Aereo, Copyright, Public Interest, Public Performance, Supreme Court / Includes bibliographical references. / Jennifer Proffitt, Professor Directing Thesis; Stephen McDowell, Committee Member; Michael Giardina, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_252826 |
| Contributors | Evans, Nick (authoraut), Proffitt, Jennifer (professor directing thesis), McDowell, Stephen D., 1958- (committee member), Giardina, Michael D., 1976- (committee member), Florida State University (degree granting institution), College of Communication and Information (degree granting college), School of Communication (degree granting department) |
| Publisher | Florida State University, Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource (160 pages), computer, application/pdf |
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