Law of Digital Content

The Law of Digital Content examinesthe world of digital content and the legal framework surrounding its creation,distribution, consumption, and regulation. Digital content can be understoodbroadly to mean all data which are produced and supplied in digital form,ranging from computer software and video games to databases, virtual worlds,texts, film and videos, and music. This practical and analytical guide exploresthe changes caused by new technologies in business, marketing, entertainment,education, and other fields.Written by industry leaders, the book provides anoverview, roadmap, and best practices on how new technologies impact regulatoryobligations, contractual duties, and industry practices. In each of the coreindustries, the book identifies how law and practice are changed by the use ofthese technologies and what practitioners and regulators must consider whenoperating in this sphere. The book covers:The transformation of the internet from protocolto venueCopyright's power and limitation over digitalassetsTrademarks and digital assetsPublicity rights in digital contentThe categorization of data; why is data notcopyrightable in the U.S.; and how is data protectedDigital money transfer, anti-money launderig, andrelated laws and regulationsSecurities and commodities regulation for cryptoand other digital assetsAnd much more!