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ARTICLE CONTENTS
[Pages 397-432]
TOP OF ARTICLE
Introduction
I. Conceptions of the Consumer
A. The Consumer as Passive Consumer
B. The Consumer as Author
C. The Consumer as Active Consumer
1. Autonomy
2. Communication and Sharing
3. Creative Self-Expression
II. Observations and Implications
A. Observations
1. Copyright law has historically given space for additional consumer interests, through doctrines such as first sale, fair use, and private performance.
2. The relationship between these consumer interests and copyright owner interests is becoming more complex with advances in digital technology.
3. These complex consumer interests are important and should be considered in conjunction with concerns about incentives for authorship.
4. The market may evolve to satisfy some of these consumer interests.
5. Policymakers should be vigilant to ensure that these interests are recognized.
B. Legal Responses
Conclusion
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