Hyperlinks and Copyright Infringement

Posted: 5 Jun 2010

Date Written: February 1, 2010

Abstract

Discussing the types of hyperlinks and the possibility of hyperlinking resulting in legal liability in consequence of copyright infringement, this paper studies the legal issues involved in hyperlinking with respect to copyright. It does not, however, focus on ISP/OSP liability.

Keywords: Copyright, Law, Liability, Infringement, Hyperlinks

JEL Classification: K19, O34

Suggested Citation

Saikia, Nandita, Hyperlinks and Copyright Infringement (February 1, 2010). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1566724 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1566724

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