Włodzimierz Szpringer
The conception of Open Access from the perspective of economic analysis of law - German experiences

The development of Internet and quasi-monopolistic market position of publishers dictating prices and limiting access to scientific, educational and cultural publications, as well as restricted budget possibilities of public institutions responsible for popularization of scientific studies results are the key prerequisites for launching Open Access initiative. Information and knowledge have the characteristic of common good, which ought to be available for everyone. In the study, the author considers the issue of reconfiguration of copyright in such way that it was more adequate for cyber era and at the same time - not deprive authors of all the due protection.