This publication examines the legal aspects of the spare parts market from an IP perspective: specifically whether design protection for spare parts of a complex product extends to the spare part aftermarket, or whether that market should remain open to competition.
The book critiques the widespread application of copyright protection to various forms of writing and electronic content produced by knowledge professionals. It argues that copyright law is ill-suited to regulate essential information that fuels society. By focusing on utilitarian information products, the author contends that copyright can hinder innovation, create unnecessary redundancy, and negatively affect market competition. This exploration challenges conventional views on copyright's role in the information age.