The Unbargained-for-Exchange in Copyright

Authors

Justin Ponds, Mississippi College School of Law

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Abstract

Copyright law in the United States is more than the letter "C" in a circle. The visual impression of someone clutching a book prevails in many minds. The use of the phrase "it's copyrighted" has become common. Many people consider a "copyright" to be "property." The true story of copyright law is so steeped in history - a great deal from England - that it makes even Betty White seem middle aged. This Article examines some of that history and compares mistaken connotations about "property" within the realm of contract law - a better association.

Recommended Citation

Ponds, Justin (2024) "The Unbargained-for-Exchange in Copyright," Mississippi College Law Review: Vol. 37: Iss. 3, Article 8.
Available at: https://dc.law.mc.edu/lawreview/vol37/iss3/8