The legal developments in scholarly publishing began back at the time of the Guttenberg press. The scholarly journal publishing industry evolved over the centuries. The 1960s through the launch of the internet saw the industry explode with growth. With the advent and development of the digital journal, open access, and other clandestine illegal databases, it is essential that the industry work to protect its interests. This chapter will provide a history, overview, and developments that will be required to ensure the ongoing concerns of the industry.
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