Voice of the British copyright community on UK, EU and international policy issues. Founded 1965. Not-for-profit. Supporting creativity.
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7 Jul 2021
📣Our policy priorities address:
1. The Pandemic accelerating the creation & consumption of online content
2. Ongoing trade agreements - #IntellectualProperty is in the top 5 UK service exports
3. Technological advances e.g. digital marketplaces & AI
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British Copyright Council retweeted
10 Aug 2021
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs): are they a way for celebrities to 'reclaim' their image? And what happens to the IP? ["Digital assets only have value in their intellectual property as there is no tangible property."] lexology.com/library/detail.…
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British Copyright Council retweeted
4 Aug 2021
❗ Check out our #infographic which explains what 'exhaustion of rights' is and why it could matter to your business if you import IP-protected goods into the UK.
💻 Webinar: bit.ly/ExhaustionWebinar
📝 Consultation: bit.ly/GovEORTwitter
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British Copyright Council retweeted
23 Jul 2021
A joint research project by @ahrcpress & @DCMS has examined the role of innovation in shaping cultural experiences during the pandemic.
'Boundless Creativity' will inform the recovery, renewal and future growth of the UK’s cultural & creative sectors.
gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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British Copyright Council retweeted
20 Jul 2021
New proposals to increase competition in the UK digital economy, supporting the UK’s growing tech sector and protecting consumers.
Find out more about how a new watchdog will boost UK startup scene by creating a more level playing field:
gov.uk/government/news/gover…
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We're going live! @CaroSanderson will be chatting to our newest Board member @NzeluWrites, a novelist based in Manchester, LIVE on our Instagram next Monday at 6pm! 🔊 Follow us now so you don't miss it: instagram.com/alcs_uk/
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British Copyright Council retweeted
12 Jul 2021
The AOP is #hiring - We are on the hunt for a new #ChiefExecutiveOfficer #CEO to build on the amazing work done by Seamus over the past 7 years. If you think you might fit the bill, please have a look here: dataware.the-aop.org/jobshop… for more details.
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British Copyright Council retweeted
15 Jul 2021
France fines Google 500 mn euros in news copyright row - Times Now dlvr.it/S3lwtb
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British Copyright Council retweeted
14 Jul 2021
🎙️ Our #MusicStreamingInquiry Report is out now
🎚️ We launched our inquiry in October and have since heard from musicians, labels, streaming services, academics & Ministers. The Government now has 2 months to respond to our recommendations.
🎛️ Read here: committees.parliament.uk/wor…
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8 Jul 2021
We may be the British Copyright Council, but we're still interested in what's happening elsewhere, especially where we're negotiating FTAs!
🇪🇺EU guidance on implementation of Article 17 - lexology.com/library/detail.…
🇸🇬 Key features of the new Copyright Bill - sbr.com.sg/professional-serv…
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8 Jul 2021
📣 Which of our newly published policy priorities matter most to you?
⬇️ Share your views in the comments below
#copyright #IntellectualProperty
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5 Jul 2021
🤔Why is copyright important and what can happen if someone infringes copyright?
🤔Do you want to prevent other people from taking advantage of your creative assets without paying you? 🤩Understanding & using Copyright law can help you do this.
elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk/…
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5 Jul 2021
The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court has assessed damages for #copyright infringement by making unauthorised vinyl copies of Eminem’s first album, Infinite via @SimkinsLLP
simkins.com/2021/06/infinite…
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2 Jul 2021
📣 The Government has published its response to the enforcement framework call for evidence. It outlines 6 steps it is going to take to enhance enforcement & notes other concerns will be addressed in the pending 2021 Strategy gov.uk/government/news/enfor… @The_IPO #enforcement #IP
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British Copyright Council retweeted
29 Jun 2021
FT reports: (behind paywall) 'Danish media club together to make US tech giants pay for news. Test of collective bargaining approach in seeking copyright payments from Google and Facebook.' See: ft.com/content/c83d6b7f-ed19…
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29 Jun 2021
🎉It is #BritishIPDay
To celebrate we've put together a fun #Copyright quiz. Here is a taster to wet your appetite...
"A photograph of a painting is protect by copyright if..."
➡️Access the full quiz here: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BT595V9
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the lighting is good
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the paintinghas copyright
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Google says so
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Annie Leibovitz took it
21 votes • Final results
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29 Jun 2021
🎉It is #BritishIPDay and to celebrate we've created a fun quiz to test your knowledge of #IP. Give it a go and let us know how you do - can you get 100% and be crowned the Copyright Champion?!
➡️surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BT595V9
#intellectualproperty #QuizTime
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28 Jun 2021
🤩Let's get quizzical.... It is #BritishIPDay & to celebrate why not have some fun by testing your #IP knowledge.
We have 10 questions to put you to the test here: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BT595V9
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27 Jun 2021
📣 The UK has simplified the process of applying copyright protection to foreign works and nationals ➡️Read all about it here: gov.uk/government/publicatio… via @The_IPO
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