The role of ISPs in the transmission of creative works
Jian Sun · Journal of Lanzhou Commercial College · 2001
WT5BZ] The fast development of the Internet not only changes our social lives and promotes the economic development, but also has imposed considerable impact on the traditional fundamental legal theories. In particular, the copyright obligations of ISPs in transferring authorsworks has become a focus of public attention. This article analyzes the behaviors of ISPs in transferring such works over the Internet, from different perspectives including legislation, judicature, etc. It argues ISPsroles as publishers, and discusses the roles of ISPs in copyright law and their obligations. In addition, the article provides an experimental theoretical analysis on restricting the copyright obligations of ISPs, which may be a valuable method to protect the interests of ISPs in the initial development of the Internet, and will actually help the development of the Internet. By this way, the article tries to find the best balance between the development of the Internet and the protection of copyright. [WT4”HZ][