Over the past two years, a flurry of papers have appeared on so-called “negative spaces” of intellectual-property law – industries that receive little to no legal protection for their ideas or products, yet that continue to innovate, often at a rapid clip. Articles have already appeared about high fashion, haute cuisine, and professional magic, with another planned by Sprigman and a colleague about stand-up comedy. And already, Washington seems to be paying attention.
Creative vigilantes – The Boston Globe
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Over the past two years, a flurry of papers have appeared on so-called “negative spaces” of intellectual-property law – industries that receive little to no legal protection for their ideas or products, yet that continue to innovate, often at a rapid clip. Articles have already appeared about high fashion, haute cuisine, and professional magic, with another planned by Sprigman and a colleague about stand-up comedy. And already, Washington seems to be paying attention.
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