[pp.int.general] 3-step usage rights / forced licensing model

[Mikko Särelä]

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009, Jorge wrote:
> Interesting information, Kaj.
> 
> A compulsory license after 5y that allow anyone to use it commercially 
> (paying 10%, for example) could be a good idea. It means not only the 
> end of the monopoly, but also new opportunities for artists, that could 
> multiplicate the possibilities to earn money.

Just to make sure one thing. I would suggest that the compulsory license 
would stipulate a maximum percentage of the price in total for all 
copyrighted works used. 

Many works take in ideas from several existing works and you don't want it 
possible for somebody owing more than 100% in total for those rights 
holders. 

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Mikko Särelä
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