The digital revolution has spawned new platforms for authors, artists, inventors and other creators. Global digital distribution of works and products grounded in intellectual property (IP) rights now occurs virtually instantaneously and more economically than ever before. At the same time, the Internet age has prompted a perception that intellectual property online is less deserving of protection than intellectual property in tangible goods. This skewed perception harms the American economy and undermines respect for rights protected by our Constitution.
