CREATIVE COMMONS AS A FORM OF COPYRIGHT PROTECTION

Abstract

Social evolution and transformation, as well as societal changes, have created the concept of copyright and authorship in general, which consequently has generated the need for the protection of individual intellectual property and its regulation. The regulation of copyright throughout history encompasses various legal and social approaches to protecting intellectual property. From ancient civilizations that safeguarded copyright through laws and customs to the modern era with the development of international agreements and the digital age, the regulation of copyright has continuously adapted to technological, economic, and social changes. The primary goal has remained the protection of the author, fostering creativity, while also enabling content consumption. Over time, new mechanisms and norms have been developed to adequately address the challenges of the modern era. One of these mechanisms is precisely the Creative Commons licenses, which provide an alternative legal framework for sharing and using copyrighted works, allowing authors to determine the level of freedom they grant to others when consuming their works. These licenses offer flexibility in the distribution, modification, and use of copyrighted works, facilitating the spread of knowledge and creativity while respecting copyright. Through Creative Commons licenses, authors can specify the types of permissions they grant for their works, providing others with the opportunity to use them under certain conditions, such as attribution or restriction on commercial use. This paper enables the presentation of the positive and negative aspects of using CC licenses, along with practical examples and a critical assessment regarding the effectiveness of such a model for copyright protection.