Routledge The Subject of Copyright - Law and Cognitive Science

Gain a fresh perspective on intellectual property with The Subject of Copyright. Part of the Routledge Research in Intellectual Property series, this book examines the concept of copyright subject matter by connecting the fields of law, aesthetics, and cognitive science. It tracks the historical evolution of how a work becomes an artefact that meets copyright requirements. By looking at the originality requirement through an artefactual lens, the text addresses how we understand intangible goods in a changing world. The book also examines current challenges faced by modern societies and technologies, including the growing gap between rights holders and producers. This interdisciplinary study uses insights from neuroscience and cognitive science to provide a new way to think about copyright. It is a necessary resource for those studying how law interacts with human cognition and artistic expression.