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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
In what should be its final vote on the matter, the European Parliament approved its new, highly controversial copyright rules. While the Copyright Directive is meant to empower creatives and news publishers, the rules are seen by many as over the to... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2019-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
By a 348 to 278 margin, the European Parliament voted to approve a sweeping copyright reform bill celebrated by publishers and media companies, but which critics say could harm free expression online and fundamentally alter the way the internet works. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Kate Edwards, Executive Director of the Association of Canadian Publishers runs down the latest legal and legislative actions affecting Canadian publishers and authors in the copyright arena. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Plan S and expanding the discussion around open access publishing are on the agenda at an invitational workshop led by Copyright Clearance Center and Outsell. The post During London Book Fair: Copyright Clearance Center on ‘Open Scholarly Communications’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a letter filed with the Supreme Court this week, the defendants asked for more time to file a petition, saying the case raises "novel and important legal questions." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
The European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission have broken a political deadlock on a new copyright directive to produce a major revamp of copyright rules, for the first time in 18 years. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Small publishers overly reliant on Google and digital advertising are likely to feel the pain if copyright reform changes go through. The post In EU copyright battle, Google challenges the will of regulators appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2019-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a copyright flare-up, California's Internet Archive finds itself on the wrong side of the English-speaking world's two largest author trade organizations. The post Authors Guild and Society of Authors Allege Copyright Infringement by the Internet Archive appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
In Canada, Access Copyright is working on developing blockchain solutions for book publishing, including smart contracts and an attribution ledger. The post Blockchain in Publishing: Modeling the Future at Canada’s Access Copyright appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals rules that resale of digital content as conceived by the startup ReDigi is a copyright infringement. The post Publishers Applaud Appeals Court Opinion in ‘Capitol Records v. ReDigi’ Copyright Case appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
PEN Afrikaans, like the International Authors Forum, echoes the International Publishers Association in criticizing South Africa's Copyright Amendment Bill. The post PEN Afrikaans, Authors Forum, Outline Objections to South Africa’s Copyright Bill appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
PW Talks to UCLA law professor Neil Netanel, author of 'Copyright: What Everyone Needs to Know.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Federation of European Publishers is calling on trade figures across the continent to lobby Members of the European Parliament to combat the "fake mobilisation" of tech giants and "copyleft" activists. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
As the world's largest book industry trade show prepares to undergo some construction updates in coming years, this year's longtime Frankfurt sponsor announces key programming events for the upcoming book fair. The post Industry Notes: Copyright Clearance Center’s Frankfurt Programming; Changes... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Taking direction from its board members, the AAP has reset its focus on copyright and advocacy for the value of book publishing in modern society. The post The ‘New’ Association of American Publishers to Focus on Advocacy, Copyright appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]