WIPO Copyright progress
William Lye has a comprehensive report on the conclusion of the latest round of WIPO's Standing Committee on Copyright - a late agreement:
- to address a proposed treaty on copyright exceptions for visually impaired persons and others; and
- for renewed focus on the rights of audio-visual performances; and
- to continue discussion on the need to protect (badly misunderstood) broadcasters.
William Lye's report
here; the Chairman's draft conclusions
here. The discussion of exceptions seems to be much broader than just rights of the visually impaired: full range of discussion papers and working materials
here and
here.
For some reason, the Australian government is opposed to the proposals for visually impaired persons: Nic Suzor wants to explain to you why you should do something to help change this
here.
Tags: audio-visual performers, broadcasters, exceptions, treaty, visually impaired, WIPO
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