UlasanAnime.com – The article discusses a piece on the “law of anime,” which touches upon copyright registration and its relevance, especially for small businesses and individual creators. The author expresses some skepticism about the article’s depth, particularly regarding the practicality of copyright registration for many individuals, likening it to a service a solo legal practitioner might offer.
The piece points out that the article presents a fairly standard legal perspective, acknowledging that cosplay can intersect with public performance and copyright. It notes that the internet is often described as a “copyright infringement machine,” a sentiment the article seems to echo without delving deeply into new arguments.
The author feels the article doesn’t significantly advance the ongoing debate about copyright. Instead, it illustrates the reality of this “war,” suggesting that fansubbing might be a less critical battle in the digital age compared to other forms of infringement, such as vocal or instrumental covers of songs, which are explicitly mentioned as copyright violations. While copying fictional recipes is still permissible, dressing up as a character and performing actions associated with them in public could potentially lead to legal issues.
Critiques of the article’s language are also raised. Phrases like “a legal copyright” are seen as redundant and awkward. The author suggests that while the points made aren’t factually incorrect, they could be articulated more effectively. The discussion on consumers and copyright is found lacking, with an expectation that concepts like the First-sale Doctrine would be included, but they were absent.
The reviewer notes that while they understood the author’s intent throughout the article, they question whether a reader new to copyright law would grasp the subtle references made. A significant disappointment highlighted is the omission of discussions on character copyright and international copyright law. While licensing is touched upon, the author believes others might possess more expertise in that area.
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Ultimately, the article is deemed somewhat forgettable, with the cosplay section and the reminder about AMVs being generally illegal music usage being the most memorable points. This leads to speculation about why the post was written, perhaps as a reaction to the article or due to a potential connection between the author of the anime law piece and a known figure in the AMV community.
