#Copyright

Publishing news filed under #Copyright

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Contested copyright exceptions 'will become law this autumn'

Copyright exceptions relating to private copying and parody are expected to come into force later... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Viewing a Web page isn't copyright infringement, top EU court rules

Europeans can continue browsing the Web without fear of breaking copyright law, Europe’s top court has determined in a landmark ruling. The legality of this common practice came into question in Europe as a result of a years-long tussle involving U.K. newspaper publishers, a public relations... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International publishers warn of 'severe' risk on copyright

The International Publishers’ Association (IPA) and the Federation of European Publishers (... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Government delays copyright exceptions

The government has delayed the implementation of copyright exceptions regarding parody and... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Poorest Man’s Copyright

You could have heard about the “poor man’s copyright” anywhere: from an older relative, from a friend, from a high school English teacher. They find out that you’ve been working on a novel and they want to help, so they tell you to mail it to yourself once it’s done. That way, even if you don’t... Continue reading at 'Slate'

[ Slate | 2014-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lawrence & Wishart in Marx copyright row

Radical publisher Lawrence & Wishart has defended itself after being involved in a copyright... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google, Viacom Settle YouTube Copyright Suit

Copyright experts had seen the case as a key test of the DMCA's "safe harbor" provision, which protects Internet service providers from liability for the infringing behavior of its users. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canada Copyright Protection Inadequate, AAP Says

The group alleges that the Canadian definition of fair use is subject to an "excessively broad interpretation." Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Urdu Publishing is Up, But Copyright Problems Persist

2013 was a good year for Urdu publishing, with several notable titles hitting bookstores, but unlicensed reprinting of copyright protected works persists. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US court rules on Sherlock Holmes copyright

A US court has ruled that the public can use characters and aspects from Arthur Conan Doyle's... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google's Book-Scanning Is Fair Use, Judge Rules in Landmark Copyright Case

Google's massive book-scanning project that makes complete copies of books without the authors' permission is perfectly legal under U.S. copyright law, a federal judge ruled today, deciding an 8-year-old legal battle.     Continue reading at 'Wired'

[ Wired | 2013-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judge rules against authors in Google Books copyright infringement case

Google's Books project, which has indexed millions of titles and made them available online, hasn't always been on completely solid legal footing. After all, Books operates without the permission of authors, which has understandably drawn some ire from copyright holders, not to mention other web ... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CMS Committee criticises copyright 'erosion'

The House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee has criticised the Hargreaves Review'... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Music industry changes its tune in copyright lawsuit against YouTube channel Fullscreen

The music industry’s lawsuit against a popular YouTube channel this week could indicate that publishers are looking for savvier ways to attack piracy besides going after YouTube itself, a legal expert said. The National Music Publishers Association Tuesday filed a copyright infringement suit... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Does Copyright Make Books Disappear?

A report from the University of Illinois shows that copyright laws have squashed the market for books from the middle of the 20th century. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Hole in Our Collective Memory: How Copyright Made Mid-Century Books Vanish

A book published during the presidency of Chester A. Arthur has a greater chance of being in print today than one published during the time of Reagan.     Continue reading at 'The Atlantic'

[ The Atlantic | 2013-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PA, Sightsavers, Wonder hail new copyright treaty

The Publishers Association (PA) has welcomed a new copyright treaty aimed at improving... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google News Becomes Opt-In For German Publishers After Copyright Law Change

Since Google News began, publishers have complained that it scrapes their content and offers little in return, letting readers get vital parts of stories as short snippets. In late 2012, the site settled with Belgian publishers after a six-year-long ... Continue reading at 'Editor & Publisher'

[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google News in Germany asks publishers to opt-in for indexing, sidesteps copyright fees

Despite its "Defend Your Net" campaign last year, Google was unable to fully put the brakes on changes to German copyright law that may mean it has to pay up for news excerpts it indexes. As a result, the company announced that unlike the other 60 countries where Google News operates by relying... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German online copyright law to take effect in August

A German online copyright law that will give publishers the exclusive right to the commercial use of their publications on the Internet will come into effect on Aug. 1. The law was published in Germany’s Federal Law Gazette (Bundesgesetzblatt) on Tuesday. After a law is published in the... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2013-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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