... important forms of communication. The market arose from secular distribution of manuscripts in the twelfth century. This was mainly within universities and other places of learning, as books were handwritten and not widely available. The increased independence of the nobility from the church brought a greater demand for reading material from a larger reading public. The response to this increased demand was the production of books on practical subjects e.g. laws, science, etc. What was originally produced often turned out to be outdated versions or Latin translations of earlier works but later publishers sought out original works to keep their trade alive2. It can be seen how the capitalist nature of individuals in seeking to make a profit will force them to seek protection from competitors. Unhappy with the available common law protection, copyright was called for in statutory form, not from the authors but from publishers3. This ...

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