Trade dismayed after controversial EU copyright law rejected

Publishers and authors have expressed their disappointment and "worry" after a controversial EU copyright law was rejected by parliament. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]

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EU 'breakthrough' on new copyright directive

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 at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In EU copyright battle, Google challenges the will of regulators

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 at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2019-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What Europe’s Copyright Law Changes Could Mean for U.S. Publishers

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Trade bodies welcome European Parliament’s vote for draft copyright directive

The Publishers Association, the Booksellers Association and the Society of Authors have all welcomed the European Parliament for voting in favour of the new copyright directive but expressed concerns that the UK will leave the EU before the directive becomes law. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European Publishers Federation ‘Regrets’ Parliament’s Copyright Directive Rejection

Shortly after the Federation of European Publishers met to hold its officers' elections, the European Parliament has rejected a copyright framework measure the federation has supported. Another vote will occur in September. The post European Publishers Federation ‘Regrets’ Parliament’s Copyright... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YouTube and Facebook escape billions in copyright payouts after EU vote

Controversial new law that critics claimed threatened internet freedom is rejectedGoogle, YouTube and Facebook could escape having to make billions in payouts to press publishers, record labels and artists after EU lawmakers voted to reject proposed changes to copyright rules that aimed to make... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Brisk trading reported as agents refute Reidy claims that Brexit opens EU market

Agents at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair have dismissed Simon & Schuster c.e.o. Carolyn Reidy’s assertion that exiting the European Union will affect UK publishers’ ability to secure market exclusivity in Europe. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon: EC considers new law to tackle unfair online trading practices

The European Commission is considering a new law to deal with unfair trading practices after deciding further action is necessary to promote fairness and responsibility of online platforms such as Amazon. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Google case raises doubts about German news copyright law

German news publishers suing Google for copyright dues under a 2013 law may get more than they bargained for, with implications for readers and newspapers throughout the EU.Rather than rule in their favor, the Berlin court hearing their case has raised doubts about the validity of the very law... Continue reading at PC World

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'Dismayed' trade reacts to Donald Trump's election

The book trade has reacted with “dismay”, “horror” and “frustration” to this morning’s shock news that Republican candidate Donald Trump has beaten Democrat Hillary Clinton to take the White House as US president elect. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Google may have to pay for news snippets under EU copyright reform

A proposed reform of European Union copyright law grants online news publishers additional rights that could lead to the closure of services such as Google News if strictly enforced.Copyright law already provides reporters with protection for the news stories they publish, but in a draft... Continue reading at PC World

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EU referendum: trade reacts

Trade figures, including J K Rowling, Malorie Blackman and Jamie Byng, took to Twitter to react to the decision to leave the EU. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Amid Controversy, Israel Repeals Its Fixed Price ‘Book Law’

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Harry Potter magic comes up against Sunday trading laws

Booksellers have been lobbying publisher Little, Brown to change the date of the release of the eighth Harry Potter story so that chain stores can sell the book without breaking Sunday trading laws. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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London Book Fair 2016: Hachette CEO Presses Chinese Publishers, Blasts EU Copyright Proposals

Hachette CEO Arnaud Nourry said defeating the European Commission's copyright proposals should be the IPA's "number one" goal. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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European theater owners join those rejecting Sean Parker's controversial Screening Room service

The trade group representing European movie theater owners has rejected a proposed in-home film-screening service from technology investor Sean Parker. Parker, an entrepreneur who served as Facebook's first president, is pitching a home-video service that would give users access to films when... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Sunday Trading law defeated in House of Commons

MPs rejected a government move to relax Sunday Trading laws in the House of Commons yesterday, meaning the biggest shake up of retail law in 20 years will not go ahead. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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DBW Preview: Dr. Jessica Sänger on Global Implications of Changing Copyright Law

Ahead of Digital Book World 2016, Dr. Jessica Sänger of the German Booksellers and Publishers Association gives some context to discussions about changing copyright laws. The post DBW Preview: Dr. Jessica Sänger on Global Implications of Changing Copyright Law appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Canadian Publishing 2015: Changes to Canadian Copyright Law Continue to Hammer Publishers

According to a new report, changes to Canada’s copyright law have had devastating effects on educational publishers and will ultimately contribute to a decline in the quality and quantity of content available to students. Trade publishers say they, too, are feeling the impact. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Fearing Piracy, Authors Guild Pushes Change to Copyright Law

Citing a major uptick in Internet piracy, the Authors Guild has urged Congress to require ISPs to monitor and filter the Internet for pirated works. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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