Lawyers for Audible say the legal action against its Captions programme could soon be over, in a letter to the court. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-24 22:09:08 UTC ]
Lawyers for Audible are insisting a federal court should reject a copyright lawsuit filed by seven publishers against its Captions speech-to-text feature. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-09-25 01:04:56 UTC ]
Lawyers for Audible are doubling down on their claim that a lawsuit filed by seven publishers over Audible’s forthcoming Captions program is fundamentally a contract dispute. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
Audible has argued a federal court to reject a copyright lawsuit filed by seven publishers against its Captions speech-to-text feature. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-09-17 07:45:07 UTC ]
In a pair of briefs, Audible argued that Captions is simply a tool for enhancing audiobooks, and rejected what they see as an attempt to “paint Audible and its customers as copyright pirates guilty of ‘classic, willful' copyright infringement.’ Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers should be given a waiver on part of the EU’s recently passed Digital Single Market Directive regarding licensing deals for links to their content, a new report recommends. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-07-31 04:34:34 UTC ]
An estimated 90% of all written works worldwide are not available in accessible formats. New Zealand is implementing the Marrakesh Treaty to help change that. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Conversation | 2019-07-23 20:01:52 UTC ]
As the International Publishers Association’s Africa Seminar in Nairobi moves into its second day, priority issues come into focus, and the trends appear. The post ‘Africa Rising’ Day Two: Indigenous Languages, Copyright, Youth, Education and Action appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-06-15 05:30:25 UTC ]
As the Industry Committee report on the Canadian Modernization Act arrives, publishing industry players call for speed, with an election looming. The post Canadian Publishing Reacts to New ‘Industry Committee’ Copyright Report appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-06-06 02:34:57 UTC ]
While the recommendations still must be legislated, Canadian publishing sees light at the end of a tunnel, after years of devastating copyright losses. The post Copyright Advocates Applaud Canada’s Parliamentary Review of Modernization Act appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-05-16 21:20:13 UTC ]
Following her engagement in the development of the European copyright directive, Jessica Sänger now will helm the IPA's important copyright committee. The post International Publishers Association Names Jessica Sänger To Lead Copyright Committee appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
The June 'Africa Rising' seminar from the International Publishers Association will feature the Arab League's Maha Bakheet on copyright issues. The post IPA’s Africa Seminar in Nairobi: Maha Bakheet on Copyright appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-05-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Intended to make it easier for rights holders to defend copyrighted work the CASE Act is getting backing from publishing's trade and advocacy organizations. The post US Authors Guild Joins With AAP and Copyright Alliance on CASE Act appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Renowned photographer Jill Greenberg is suing McGarryBowen and Clorox Co. for copyright infringement, She alleges that they went far beyond the contracted scope of use for “Cats on Glass” photos she shot for Fresh Step cat litter by featuring them in pop-up galleries, social videos and a segment... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2019-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
At the annual meeting of the International Authors Forum in New York on April 15, the EU Copyright Directive and its consequences for publishers worldwide dominated the proceedings. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Council of the European Union has approved the EU’s new law on copyright, making digital platforms like Google and Facebook legally responsible for content they host. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Many of he continent's book business leaders hail council approval of the European Union's hard-fought copyright measure in Brussels today. The post European Union Copyright Directive Gets Final Green Light appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Temple had been serving as Acting Register since October, 2016, earning positive reviews. "Karyn has done a superb job as Acting Register for the last two-and-a-half years,” said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, in a statement announcing the appointment. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
The European Parliament has passed the EU's new law on copyright as trade bodies hail the first major revamp of copyright rules in 18 years. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Alphabet Inc.’s Google, Facebook Inc. and freedom of speech activists suffered a blow after the European Parliament rubber-stamped new rules that could curb access to online media in Europe. Once in effect, the rules will likely encourage publishers and music and movie producers to pursue money... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2019-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]