LBF: Execs say governments must be ?"made to listen" on copyright defence

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Wed, 13/04/2011 - 14:11 The industry must make a stronger case to government for strengthening safeguards on copyright, with the protection of authors at its heart, said senior international publishers speaking at London Book Fair's 40th anniversary keynote seminar. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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