Quote by Lawrence Lessig

Of all the creative work produced by humans anywhere, a tiny fraction has continuing commercial value. For that tiny fraction, the copyright is a crucially important legal device.

Of all the creative work produced by humans anywhere, a tiny

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This quote highlights the rarity of creative work that holds ongoing commercial significance compared to the vast amount of creative output. It emphasizes that for this small fraction of work, copyright protection serves as a fundamental legal tool. Copyright safeguards creative content, providing creators with exclusive rights over their work's distribution, reproduction, and adaptation. By protecting their intellectual property, copyright grants creators economic control over the commercial value their work carries, allowing them to benefit and incentivizing more creative endeavors.

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