British Copyright Council
@BritCopyright
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Voice of the British copyright community on UK, EU and international policy issues. Founded 1965. Not-for-profit. Supporting creativity.
Joined July 2018
📣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 https://t.co/4dWzUUtiWC
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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
Non fungible tokens, unique blockchain-backed certificates of authentication, can monetise digital assets, or in some instances help to 'reclaim'…
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❗ 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: https://t.co/Flh4CMxii1 📝 Consultation: https://t.co/WQPbvbQISQ
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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. https://t.co/srWNQZ26fv
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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: https://t.co/TxQcHCE8ev
gov.uk
Digital firms with deep-rooted market power to be subject to mandatory code to drive up competition
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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: https://t.co/dhcgg3fBFF
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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: https://t.co/BCUdv8Yayt for more details.
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France fines Google 500 mn euros in news copyright row - Times Now
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🎙️ 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: https://t.co/erhBXNsNMi
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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 - https://t.co/mSHLUi1quI 🇸🇬 Key features of the new Copyright Bill -
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The Ministry of Law announced that the Copyright Bill has been tabled for first reading in the Parliament on 6July, making it one step closer to becoming law.
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📣 Which of our newly published policy priorities matter most to you? ⬇️ Share your views in the comments below #copyright #IntellectualProperty
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🤔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. https://t.co/eHsACVgTZG
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The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court has assessed damages for #copyright infringement by making unauthorised vinyl copies of Eminem’s first album, Infinite via @SimkinsLLP
https://t.co/71tHJRKAEB
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📣 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 https://t.co/e73QCF0iHT
@The_IPO #enforcement #IP
gov.uk
The government response to enforcement framework call for evidence is now available.
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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:
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Test of collective bargaining approach in seeking copyright payments from Google and Facebook
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🎉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:
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🎉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?! ➡️ https://t.co/DEwb7RAzkr
#intellectualproperty #QuizTime
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🤩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: https://t.co/DEwb7RAzkr
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📣 The UK has simplified the process of applying copyright protection to foreign works and nationals ➡️Read all about it here: https://t.co/6MYxgNIGjp via @The_IPO
gov.uk
This guidance sets out how foreign works and nationals are protected under UK copyright law.
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