Which principle of intellectual property policy emphasizes the balance between protecting creators' rights and promoting access to knowledge for the public good?
Question and options
Which principle of intellectual property policy emphasizes the balance between protecting creators' rights and promoting access to knowledge for the public good?
- National treatment
- Most-favoured-nation treatment
- Fair use
- Prior art
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Fair use
Fair use (fair dealing) balances creators' exclusive rights with public access by permitting limited uses such as research, criticism and teaching. National treatment and MFN are non-discrimination rules; prior art concerns novelty.
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