communication channels, and the significant increase
in the importance of the speed of communication and
traffic, the one-by-one authorisation model has
hindered the benefits of communication and
secondary innovation. It reduces dissemination to
mere sharing and makes it difficult to stimulate the
vigour of recreation, so it is imperative to change.
The knowledge-sharing model is the key. Under
this model, copyright holders can decide on their own
to transfer all or part of their copyright through
licensing agreements issued by organisations,
retaining only specific rights, such as the right to
attribution, so that short-video creators can legally
obtain free secondary creative materials, thus
realising the synergy between the dissemination of
the work, the secondary creativity and the public
interest.
The knowledge-sharing model has a unique
operating structure. It adopts an open-ended licensing
system, whereby a single authorisation is granted to a
large number of parties, who can obtain the property
rights of the copyright free of charge and at their own
risk, and enjoy more freedom of choice than in a
formal contract. In terms of rights allocation, personal
rights are retained to show the identity of the original
author, and some property rights are transferred to
help the work be widely disseminated, covering the
scope of authorisation for reproduction, performance,
projection and information network dissemination,
and the same sharing method is also required for
secondary creation and adaptation. With the help of
big data and blockchain technology, the construction
of a knowledge-sharing system for film and television
works can be expected. This model does not negate
the existing authorisation system, but rather integrates
it into the copyright framework as a supplement to the
limitation of rights. It effectively solves the dilemma
of one-by-one authorisation in the field of short
videos, corrects the shortcomings of traditional
copyright over-monopoly, and reduces the cost of
Internet dissemination and transaction. The
authorised party can promote the wide dissemination
of the work, while the other party is free from
infringement concerns and enjoys a good creative
environment, easing the conflict of interests between
the original copyright owner and the secondary
creators. China should actively introduce and
promote the knowledge-sharing model, fully release
the value of short and long videos, and promote the
innovative and orderly development of the copyright
ecology in the field of short videos on the premise of
complying with the provisions of the copyright law
and respecting the attributes of intellectual property
rights.
7 CONCLUSION
In the wave of continuous evolution of the short video
industry, the secondary creation of short videos has
become a force to be reckoned with. It not only opens
up new paths for cultural dissemination and
innovation, but also brings many challenges to the
field of copyright. This study comprehensively
analyses the problem of copyright infringement of
secondary short videos, identifies the types of
infringement, legal dilemmas and root causes of the
problem, and highlights the complexity of the
problem and the urgency of solving it. Through in-
depth analysis, it is known to be crucial to improve
laws and regulations to introduce transformative use
rules to improve the legality of creative acts, avoid the
arbitrariness of infringement determination, and
provide clear legal boundaries for creative activities.
At the same time, it is of great significance to
establish a communication mechanism and smooth
authorisation channels. Short video platforms should
act as a bridge to build a reasonable authorisation and
distribution system, promote revenue sharing, reduce
transaction costs, and promote a virtuous cycle of
creation and dissemination. It is expected that this
study can provide a useful reference for stakeholders
in the short video industry, help creators release their
creativity within the legal framework, guide
platforms to actively fulfil their responsibilities, and
promote the continuous improvement of legislation
and justice. With the joint efforts of all parties,
secondary short videos are expected to flourish on the
basis of respecting copyright, contributing to cultural
prosperity and industrial progress, and allowing the
short video industry to sail towards a more brilliant
future on the track of the rule of law.
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