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" Alright "smartass", if you know so much, why don't you start drafting laws "I am not a public official, and I'm sure you're just trolling, but for fun I thought I'd giver it a try. Because honestly, what better way to express the changes I'd like to see than actually outline those changes.

I call it the "The Global Ethical IP Reform Act" (GEIRA)

The Preamble - In recognition of the need to balance innovation, creativity, global access, and ethical protection of intellectual property, the Global Ethical IP Reform Act (GEIRA) establishes a new global standard. This act dismantles abusive practices, liberates essential knowledge, and creates a sustainable framework for creators and inventors to thrive without enabling monopolistic or parasitic behavior.

Title I: Liberation of Abused and Deadweight IP
Section 101: Nullification of Troll-Held IP.

* Any intellectual property held by entities proven to engage in:

-- Non-practicing entity (NPE) litigation without product development;
-- Shell-company patent hoarding;
-- Frivolous lawsuits targeting innovation;

Or passive revenue extraction with no production intent, shall be revoked and immediately entered into the public domain.

Section 102: Inactivity Clause.

* Any patent or copyright unused (commercially or publicly) for more than 5 years becomes public domain.

* “Use” is defined as: active development, licensing for genuine use, or free public availability.

Title II: Ending Digital Segregation
Section 201: Geo-Restriction Ban

* All digital content providers, platforms, and IP holders are prohibited from:

-- Blocking, filtering, or redirecting access based on geographic location;
-- Price discriminating by country without a clear infrastructure cost basis.

Violations shall be penalized as a restriction on digital human rights.

Title III: Ethical Intellectual Property Protections
Section 301: Copyright Reform.

* Copyright is granted for:

-- 20 years from the date of publication for commercial works.
-- 10 years for non-commercial works.

* After expiration, works are automatically released into the public domain.

* Copyright is non-renewable.

Section 302: Patent Reform.

* Patents are granted for:

-- 10 years from the filling date.
-- No extensions or "evergreening" allowed.

* Patents must be licensed or actively implemented within 3 years, or they are nullified.

Section 303: Transparency and Accessibility.

* All copyrighted and patented works must be:

-- Registered in a global open-access registry.
-- Marked clearly with expiration dates and usage rights.

Title IV: Creator Support and Innovation Funding.
Section 401: Public Innovation Funds.

* Governments and NGOs shall establish open grant systems to support:

-- Artists, inventors, researchers, and developers.
-- Open-source and public domain projects.

Section 402: Alternative Revenue Models.

* Global encouragement and support of:

-- Crowdfunding platforms.
-- Micro-royalty systems.
-- Subscription-based patronage (e.g., Patreon-style models).
-- Blockchain-certified licensing with smart contracts.

Title V: Enforcement and Oversight
Section 501: IP Abuse Tribunal

* A global tribunal will be established to:

-- Investigate and adjudicate allegations of trolling.
-- Enforce the geo-restriction ban.
-- Revoke IP rights found to be abused.

In conclusion, "The Global Ethical IP Reform Act" (GEIRA) represents a new contract between creators, users, and societies. It honors innovation while freeing knowledge. Furthermore, it ends exploitation while fostering creativity. Ultimately, designing a system for a fairer, more connected, and more inspired world.

My concept idea may not be perfect, because again, I'm not someone who drafts laws, but honestly, I think we already have worse today, and this would be a good outline to a better world.

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