This article examines the implications of the One Nation One Subscription scheme and its possible effects on public access and copyright in India, exploring the relationship between funding and retention of intellectual property.
Legal Deposit and the Copyright Bargain in India: Part 1
The introduction of the 'One Nation One Subscription' initiative by the Union Government has provoked important discussions regarding copyright dynamics in India. This ambitious scheme aims to enhance access to commercial journals, yet raises concerns regarding the retention of intellectual property by public readers post-subsidy.
As delineated in the article, the retention issue begs a prior inquiry into the nature of copyright itself and whether reforms are necessary under the current paradigm, specifically regarding public access versus proprietary control.
“The scheme's effectiveness in bridging the access gap hinges on our ability to rethink traditional copyright boundaries,” emphasize the authors.
This discourse is crucial for legal experts specializing in copyright law, urging them to critically evaluate how governmental initiatives shape access to knowledge and the implications imposed on intellectual property rights.
Citations
- One Nation One Subscription Scheme (2024)
