How Much is Enough? The Search for a Standard of Creativity in Works of Authorship under Section 102(a) of the Copyright Act of 1976

Authors

Mitzi S. Phalen, University of Nebraska College of Law

Abstract

I. Introduction

II. The Search for the Standard ... A. Creativity v. Originality ... B. The Relationship between Creativity and Originality ... C. A Definition ... D. Judicial Decisions ... 1. Function as Creativity ... 2. Decisions without Analysis ... 3. Deference

III. The Standard

IV. Conclusion

Recommended Citation

Mitzi S. Phalen, How Much is Enough? The Search for a Standard of Creativity in Works of Authorship under Section 102(a) of the Copyright Act of 1976, 68 Neb. L. Rev. (1989)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/nlr/vol68/iss3/6