American Quote by Rebecca MacKinnon
“While American intellectual property deserves protection, that protection must be won and defended in a manner that does not stifle innovation, erode due process under the law, and weaken the protection of political and civil rights on the Internet.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Forum on Internet Governance, 2015
Balancing IP rights with civil liberties is essential to avoid harming innovation and due process.
In simple terms: Protect IP without harming rights.
Key Takeaway
Ensure laws guard both innovation and freedoms.
Themes
intellectual property
civil liberties
innovation
law
internet governance
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
policy
legal
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy making
- legislative drafting
- digital rights advocacy
- technology development
Key Concepts
property rights
due process
political rights
civil rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we design IP laws that foster innovation?
- What safeguards protect civil rights online?
A Different Perspective
Complex legal trade‑offs may slow enforcement and create ambiguity.
