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TIME TO CUT THE MUSIC?: TWITCH’S UNFAIR SOLUTION TO AN INEVITABLE DIGITAL MILLENIUM COPYRIGHT ACT PROBLEM

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By: Marcus McGinnis Within the twelve months prior to publication of this blog, changes to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the "DMCA") enforcement protocols on Twitch have created an unsustainable environment for creators on the platform who are subject to a set of draconian pre-Web 2.0

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TIME TO CUT THE MUSIC?: TWITCH’S UNFAIR SOLUTION TO AN INEVITABLE DIGITAL MILLENIUM COPYRIGHT ACT PROBLEM

JIPL Online

Given the disparity in negotiating power between a platform the size of Twitch and individual creators, Twitch is better situated to take on the burdens of negotiating a music licensing solution on behalf of all of the creators who drive traffic to their site. Introduction. Background.

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How Can Blockchain Help Strengthen Intellectual Property Protection?

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The Use of Smart Contracts. The introduction of smart contracts has undoubtedly increased the utility of implementing blockchain to safeguard one’s IP assets. Through this functionality, an IP owner can give licenses to individuals who wish to access his IP by accepting their digital signature. For more visit: [link].