But compare professional programs with the offerings of freeware and shareware. Not only that, they also show a singular lack of originality. Most are knock-offs of the features and user interface of the professional programs. Even in the realm of software, lack of strong protection does not lead to a glorious renaissance of creativity. Lets face it.
Compensation is a motivator, and protection leads to compensation.
It is simply not true that many creators would create works regardless of the amount of copyright protection their works will receive.