A Probe into the Principle of Separation of Content from Expression in Copyright Law

Separation of content from expression form is an important principle in copyright law,which provides a base for the balance between the need of public to approach information and the fee they should pay as well as for the encouragement of writer's creation.This principle is not only widely recognized in copyright law legislating but also has guiding significance in law practice,especially for the balance between the benefit of the writer or copyright owner and the benefit of enormous users of works.The use of this principle is completely proper in copyright law.