The conflict between the right to access S&T information and copyright protection from a legal perspective

Abstract

The right to access scientific and technological (S&T) information and copyright are two important legal institutions that play an important role in promoting creative activities, creating a foundation for the realisation of human and civil rights (such as the right to study and research; the right to access and enjoy cultural values, and the right to participate in spiritual and cultural life), and creating a driving force to promote the development of a learning society and a knowledge economy. However, in fact, through research on the current legal situation, these two legal institutions are having certain conflicts. On the basis of analysing the legal situation and identifying existing conflicts between the right to access science and technology information and copyright, the article proposes policy solutions to overcome these conflicts.