Licensing on the Global Information Infrastructure: Disharmony in Cyberspace

This article explores some of the issues in international licensing and, particularly, in the evolution of information-based contracts

Licensing in the Contemporary Information Economy

This Essay examines the role of licensing in our economy and discusses some misconceptions that relate, at least indirectly, to licensing as a means of distributing digital information. There are several basic points. First, discussed in Part II of this Essay is the simple fact that the modern economy, which is characterized by licensing as well as other transfers of informational assets, reflects a vibrant diversity. Demonstrably, there has not been a shrinkage or restriction of availability of information and information-based technology as some allegedly fear, but rather a vibrant expansion and diversification. In a market economy, this diversification and expansion occurs through transactional exchanges. Licensing transactions play an important positive role. Next, Part III examines the definition of a license and the attributes of that type of transaction in contrast to other ways of disseminating information. Part IV turns to the legal foundations for the practice of licensing information, rather than selling copies or giving information away. Finally, in Part V, we discuss the market effect of licensing

Information as a Commodity: New Imperatives of Commercial Law

Modern information technology modifies how commercial transactions occur and the subject matter of commerce itself. The challenge posed to scholars and policymakers by these issues is discussed

Licensing on the Global Information Infrastructure: Disharmony in Cyberspace

This article explores some of the issues in international licensing and, particularly, in the evolution of information-based contracts