Working Paper WP-129

Key Points

• This paper aims to critically analyze the implications of licensing in independent research.
• Reviewed existing literature on research licensing
• Identified key regulatory frameworks
• Analyzed the impact of CC BY-NC-ND licensing on content sharing
• Discusses the limitations posed by CC BY-NC-ND on dissemination
• Highlights how licensing can affect academic collaboration
• Suggests a need for reevaluating current licensing practices