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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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 the digital...
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 laws, which...
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,...