In this teleforum, co-authors Randolph May and Seth Cooper will highlight key themes from their new book, Modernizing Copyright Law for the Digital Age: Constitutional Foundations for Reform (Carolina Academic Press, 2020). They will be joined by other experts to discuss current issues in copyright law and policy.

Web-based streaming and online platform services featuring user-uploaded content present new market opportunities as well as new infringement dangers. Government and analyst reports have highlighted both the economic importance of copyright-intensive industries as well as the steep financial losses that result from mass online infringement as well as from piracy operations using illicit streaming devices and illegal IPTV streams. In 116th Congress, the House passed and the Senate is considering legislation to provide a voluntary venue for addressing small copyright infringement claims. The U.S. Senate's Intellectual Property Subcommittee has commenced a series of hearings to review of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998. And earlier this year, Congress passed the USMCA Free Trade Agreement, which contains important provisions to strengthen copyright protections. In their book, Mr. May and Mr. Cooper suggest specific reform measures on these topics and more. Join us for this timely discussion about proposals for reforming copyright law to fit the Digital Age.