Title

Private Copyright: Digital Rights Management Systems and the Consumer

Abstract

Digital Rights Managements (DRM) systems impact the digital content and software marketplace on several levels. The issues include copyright law, contract law, privacy, antitrust, and consumer protection. This paper examines how DRM systems affect the consumer and what changes can be made to bring about a more sensible and transparent market in the United States.

Disciplines

Computer Law | Consumer Protection Law | Intellectual Property Law | Internet Law

Date of this Version

February 2007