International Law

US-Verleger warnen Obama vor Lessig

By Handakte

Wann weiß man, dass man es geschafft hat, ein einflussreicher Meinungsführer zu sein? Ein guter Indikator ist sicherlich, dass ein großer Interessenverband den Präsidentschaftskandidaten davor warnt, jemanden mit einem Posten zu beglücken. Diese zweifelhafte Ehre ist jetzt Larry Lessig zuteil geworden. In ihrem wöchentlichen Newsletter schreibt die Association of American Publishers:

Although it is unclear at this point who Senators Obama and McCain might choose, AAP believes it essential that key officials who will deal with intellectual property issues in a new administration have a full understanding of the importance of intellectual property rights for those who hold these rights and for broader U.S. economic and trade interests. AAP is concerned, for example, that based on their past academic relationship, Senator Obama might choose among his appointments a divisive figure such as Larry Lessig - a law professor and leading proponent of diminished copyright rights. The Alliance has held meetings with both the Obama and McCain campaigns to express concern for the protection of copyright. AAP and the copyright community hope to join together with the campaigns to put forth individuals who understand the value of intellectual property to U.S. economic interests.

Quelle: Immateriblog vom 25.10.2008

Full post as published by Handakte WebLAWg on October 25, 2008 (boomark / email).