Archive:2006-2007 Policy Paper
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This is where we will write the 2006-2007 Policy Paper.
FreeCulture.org
The student movement for free culture
U.S. federal policy paper
2006-2007
Contents
Introduction
Copyright
Fair Use
DMCA Reform
Other Issues?
Peer-to-Peer Filesharing
Term
Orphan Works
Patents
Principle: Patents must not be extended over mathematical models, scientific theories, computer code, methods for teaching, business processes, methods of medical diagnosis, therapy or surgery. (Principle 5, Adelphi Charter)
Business Method Patents
Eliminate business method patents
Software Patents
Eliminate software patents
Other Issues?
Patent quality, obviousness, review / challenging...
Open Access
Government Purchasing
Free/Open Source Software
Open File Formats
Open Protocols
International Issues
WIPO?
About FreeCulture.org
See also
- Spring 2005 Policy Paper, our first attempt at a policy paper (aborted)
- Legislative Principles, the general principles we espouse in law-making
