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News: Statement as MEPs approve copyright directive
The copyright directive endorsed today by the European Parliament recognises an important international consensus on the challenge facing creativity in the digital age, says the BCC.
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News: ‘No-deal’ Brexit — what would it mean for copyright?
In this short briefing paper, the BCC looks at the potential impact for creators and other right holders if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal.
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News: BCC backs authors over Open Library violations
The British Copyright Council (BCC) expresses its support for writers’ groups, led in the UK by the Society of Authors, in their condemnation of the Internet Archive’s Open Library for making and lending unauthorised scans of physical books.
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News: Statement welcoming MEPs’ vote on copyright directive
The British Copyright Council is delighted that new copyright laws for the digitial age have moved a step closer following a vote by MEPs and looks forward to a final text that further stengthens protections for creators and right holders.
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News: Statement on European Parliament vote on the copyright directive
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News: Copyright specialists gather for flagship training event
26th WIPO-BCC training course, London, 3–14 September 2018Copyright specialists from around the world are arriving in London on 3 September 2018 for two weeks of advanced training delivered by more than 50 UK and international copyright experts.The 26th Advanced...
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News: Statement on the European copyright directive
British Copyright Council urges MEPs to support fair play for creative sectors. This Thursday (5 July), MEPs will vote on a package of proposals to reform the European copyright system. These important changes, which seek to make policy fit and fair for...
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News: European Parliament votes on copyright directive
BCC calls on MEPs to keep crucial reforms on track. The British Copyright Council is disappointed that MEPs have voted today to delay approval of their Legal Affairs Committee’s report on the Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive. EU copyright...
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News: Happy World Intellectual Property Day
Happy World Intellectual Property Day 2018! April 26 is World Intellectual Property Day, celebrating the important role of IP in encouraging creativity across the globe. Copyright is a form of intellectual property that automatically protects original literary,...
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News: BCC appoints its Director of Policy and Public Affairs
The British Copyright Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Elisabeth Ribbans as its Director of Policy and Public Affairs. Elisabeth takes up the role on 1st November 2017. With her strong background in newspapers and publishing and also as a...
Delivering IP Policy
Dr Ros Lynch
Director of Copyright and Enforcement Directorate, IPO
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Overview of national, regional and international instruments, and current issues
Dr. Gaetano Dimita, Senior Lecturer in International IP Law, QMUL
WIPO update: SSCR & Beyond
Director, Copyright Law Division, WIPO
General Principles of Copyright Law
Professor in Intellectual Property Law, School of Law, Queen Mary University of London
Introduction to Collective Rights Management in the UK
Andrew Yeates
Consultant on Copyright and Creators’ Rights & Director, British Copyright Council
Marrakesh Treaty and the needs of people with print disabilities
Richard Orme
CEO, DAISY Consortium, and Director, Accessible Books Consortium
WIPO Internet Treaties
Director, Copyright Law Division, WIPO
Marrakesh Treaty: Overcoming the book famine
Director, Copyright Law Division, WIPO
Marrakesh Treaty: Overcoming the book famine
Director, Copyright Law Division, WIPO
Delivering IP Policy
Director of Copyright and Enforcement Directorate, IPO
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Overview of national, regional and international instruments, and current issues
WIPO update: SSCR & Beyond
Michele Woods
Director, Copyright Law Division, WIPO
General Principles of Copyright Law
Professor in Intellectual Property Law, School of Law, Queen Mary University of London
Introduction to Collective Rights Management in the UK
Andrew Yeates
Consultant on Copyright and Creators’ Rights & Director, British Copyright Council
WIPO Internet Treaties
Michele Woods
Director, Copyright Law Division, WIPO
Marrakesh Treaty and the needs of people with print disabilities
Richard Orme
CEO, DAISY Consortium, and Director, Accessible Books Consortium
Marrakesh Treaty: Overcoming the book famine
Michele Woods
Director, Copyright Law Division, WIPO
Rights & Interests of Publishers
William Bowes
General Counsel, Condé Nast
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The Relationship Between Author, Agents & Publishers
Author and President of Honour, British Copyright Council
Literary & Dramatic Works - Legal Basis & Licensing Practice
Richard Combes
Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society & Director of the British Copyright Council
Public Lending Rights: International Perspective
Dr Jim Parker
Co-ordinator, International PLR
Introduction to Collective Rights Management in the Publishing Sector
Sarah Faulder
CEO, Publishers’ Licencing Services & Director of the British Copyright Council
Copyright & Cultural Heritage
Anthony Misquitta
General Counsel,
V&A Museum
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Copyright & Developing Countries Part 1
Professor of International Intellectual Property Law, Centre for Commercial Law Studies
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Copyright & Developing Countries Part 2
Professor of International Governance, University of Leeds
Rights & Interests of Publishers
William Bowes
General Counsel, Condé Nast
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The Relationship Between Author, Agents & Publishers
Author and President of Honour, British Copyright Council
Literary & Dramatic Works - Legal Basis & Licensing Practice
Richard Combes
Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society & Director of the British Copyright Council
Introduction to Collective Rights Management in the Publishing Sector
Sarah Faulder
CEO, Publishers’ Licencing Services & Director of the British Copyright Council
Public Lending Rights: International Perspective
Dr Jim Parker
Co-ordinator, International PLR
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Copyright & Cultural Heritage
Anthony Misquitta
General Counsel,
V&A Museum
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Copyright & Developing Countries Part 1
Professor of International Intellectual Property Law, Centre for Commercial Law Studies
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Copyright & Developing Countries Part 2
Professor of International Governance, University of Leeds
Musical Works – Legal Basis & Law
Karen Fishman
Senior Corporate Counsel, PRS for Music
Musicians - Rights in Practice
Phil Kear
National Organiser, Musician’s Union
Enforcement process in the UK
Phil Sherrell
Partner, Bird & Bird
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Panel: The UK's enforcement landscape
Chief Operating Officer, Federation Against Copyright Theft
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Film & TV: overview of current issues
Charlotte Lund Thomsen
Legal Counsel, International Federation of Film Producers Association, and International Video Federation
Copyright Tribunal – Functions & Practice
Colleen Keck
Deputy Chairman, Copyright Tribunal
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Perspective of the judiciary
Sir Richard Arnold
Judge of the High Court of England
and Wales
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Musical Works – Legal Basis & Law
Senior Corporate Counsel, PRS for Music
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Musicians - Rights in Practice
Phil Kear
National Organiser, Musician’s Union
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Enforcement process in the UK
Partner, Bird & Bird
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Panel: The UK's enforcement landscape
Chaired by Eddy Leviten
Chief Operating Officer, Federation Against Copyright Theft
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Film & TV: overview of current issues
Charlotte Lund Thomsen
Legal Counsel, International Federation of Film Producers Association, and International Video Federation
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Copyright Tribunal – Functions & Practice
Colleen Keck
Deputy Chairman, Copyright Tribunal
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Perspective of the judiciary
Sir Richard Arnold
Judge of the High Court of England and Wales, Chancery Division
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Artistic Works
Reema Selhi
Legal & Policy Manager, DACS (Design & Artists’ Copyright Society)
Simon Marshall
Head of Legal, DACS
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Get It Right Campaign
Motion Picture Association
Audio Visual Performers Rights, Beijing & Beyond
Andy Prodger
Chief Executive British Equity Collection Society
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BBC Rights Management
Felicia Strehmel
Executive Project Manager and Strategy Lead, British Broadcasting Corporation
Copyright Protection & Awareness Initiatives
Nic Fearon-Low
Head of External Engagement, IPO
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An Introduction to PPL
Head of Legal & Business Affairs, PPL
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Policy Making & Stakeholder Engagement in Copyright
Nadia Vally
Deputy Director, Copyright and Enforcement Directorate, IPO
Impact of Political Change on Copyright Policy
Andrew Yeates
Consultant on Copyright and Creators’ Rights & Director, British Copyright Council
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The Role of Government, International Policy Directorate and the Work of IP Attachés
Huw Watkins
International Policy Directorate, IPO
Overlap Between Copyright, Trade Marks, Patents & Designs
Dr Mark Mimler
Senior Lecturer in Law, Centre for IP Policy and Management, Bournemouth University
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Artistic Works
Reema Selhi
Legal & Policy Manager, DACS (Design & Artists’ Copyright Society)
Simon Marshall
Head of Legal, DACS
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Audio Visual Performers Rights, Beijing & Beyond
Andy Prodger
Chief Executive British Equity Collection Society
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Copyright Protection & Awareness Initiatives
Nic Fearon-Low
Head of External Engagement, IPO
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Get It Right Campaign
Motion Picture Association
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BBC Rights Management
Felicia Strehmel
Executive Project Manager and Strategy Lead, British Broadcasting Corporation
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An Introduction to PPL
Head of Legal & Business Affairs, PPL
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Impact of Political Change on Copyright Policy
Andrew Yeates
Consultant on Copyright and Creators’ Rights & Director, British Copyright Council
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Overlap Between Copyright, Trade Marks, Patents & Designs
Dr Mark Mimler
Senior Lecturer in Law, Centre for IP Policy and Management, Bournemouth University
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Policy Making & Stakeholder Engagement in Copyright
Nadia Vally
Deputy Director, Copyright and Enforcement Directorate, IPO
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The Role of Government, International Policy Directorate and the Work of IP Attachés
Huw Watkins
International Policy Directorate, IPO
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Copyright & AI
Director of Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute
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Software and Computer Programs
Trevor Cook
Partner, WilmerHale, and Chair of the British Copyright Council