Consultations
Legal Deposit Libraries - Proposal on the Collection and Preservation of UK Offline and Microform Publications and UK Online Publications
The Department for Culture Media and Sport launched a consultation (external link) on the legal deposit of UK offline and online non-print publications. It is a legal requirement that a person or group submits copies of their printed publications to the British Library and four other designated libraries so they can be preserved for the benefit of future generations.
Taking forward the Gowers Review of IP - Second stage consultation on Copyright Exceptions
In January 2008 the Intellectual Property Office launched the first stage of a two-part consultation about the Gowers recommendations on copyright exceptions, which were intended to improve access to and use of copyright works. We asked how the recommendations might operate and suggested a number of options.
In this second stage, we discuss the responses and our findings, and present detailed proposals which are designed to achieve a fair balance between rights holder’s interests and users needs. Your views are sought on the draft legislation and the accuracy of the impact assessments.
Closing date: 31 March 2010
WIPO of exceptions and limitations to copyright and related rights for the purposes of education, libraries and persons with disabilities
The Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) has agreed to address the issue of exceptions and limitations to copyright and related rights for the purposes of education, libraries and persons with disabilities, by exploring existing and proposed national laws on the subject, with a view to strengthening international understanding on exceptions and limitations.
Member States are invited to submit their replies by May 10, 2010.
http://www.wipo.int/copyright/en/limitations/questionnaire_01_10.html
