Jan 19 2010
New copyright proposals look to benefit educational and research institutions
Copyright is a big problem so thanks to Carol Stewart for notifying me about news on the LTS website about New copyright proposals look to benefit educational and research institutions .
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has opened the second stage of a consultation looking at specific amendments to UK copyright legislation, as identified by Andrew Gowers in his review of Intellectual Property.
It is important that universities, schools and libraries have the tools to equip the students of today with the skills they need to complete their studies.
The proposed changes will better reflect the needs of the modern education system by allowing the use of sound recordings, films and broadcasts which are not currently covered by the exceptions.
The main proposals include: Educational Exceptions , Research and Private Study Exception, Archiving and Preservation Exception.
The consultation and its proposals are now available. Stakeholders are invited to consider the details of the proposed legislative changes and respond by 31 March 2010.
Have a look at the rest of the information on the LTS website plus engage with the consultation.
