Abstract

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>[</span><span>Two categories of criticism have recently been marshalled against Lockean copyright theory. Some argue that Locke’s property theory offers no justifi- cation for intellectual property rights at all, while others suggest that Lockean rights in intellectual property are too strong. This article responds to each of these criticisms by offering a new Lockean approach to copyright that balances property rights for producers and fair use rights for the public. The approach relies most strongly on Locke’s State of Nature/ Civil Society distinction and his dual concern for public and private rights.</span><span>] </span></p></div></div></div>

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