Communal Authorship

Smith Recital Hall 114 Main Street, Plymouth

Professor Gebru will explore the concept of “communal authorship,” which challenges traditional copyright law that typically focuses on individual or small team creators. He will discuss how creative expressions that emerge from large, informal collaborations—such as memes, viral dance crazes, and traditional cultural practices—often don’t fit neatly within existing copyright frameworks. PROFESSOR AMAN GEBRU is an assistant professor of law ...

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