Abstract
This article critically examines the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA), focusing on its impact on intellectual property, consumer rights, and public policy. Heller argues that while the act supports commerce in the digital age, it disproportionately favors software and information vendors at the expense of consumers, libraries, and educational institutions. He highlights concerns about UCITA's validation of non-negotiable licenses, such as shrink-wrap and click-through agreements, which limit the rights of consumers and conflict with established copyright doctrines like fair use and the first sale doctrine. The article also discusses the broader implications of UCITA for the legal landscape, noting its failure to address the complex needs of the digital economy effectively and its potential to undermine federal copyright protections. Ultimately, Heller concludes that UCITA remains an unfinished and problematic piece of legislation, ill-suited to the modern digital environment.
Document Type
Article
Publication Information
8 The Richmond Journal of Law & Technology 5- (2001)
Repository Citation
Heller, James S., "UCITA: Still Crazy After All These Years, and Still Not Ready for Prime Time" (2001). Library Staff Publications. 10.
https://scholarship.law.wm.edu/libpubs/10
