Megan Rae Blakely, "Technology, Intellectual Property Law, and Culture: The Tangification of Cultural Heritage" (Routledge, 2024)
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Navigating Intangible Cultural Heritage
This chapter examines the importance of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) and its influence on community identities, contrasting it with traditional notions of cultural heritage. It discusses the concept of 'tangification' and its implications for copyright law, which can disrupt the connection between cultural practices and their communities. The chapter also highlights the challenges of safeguarding ICH in the context of evolving technology and legal frameworks, with a focus on the case of tartan in Scotland.
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