The South African president says the bill could give rights holders ‘a lesser share of the fruits of their property than was previously the case.’
Coronavirus Worklife: Russian Publisher Cites Up to 75-Percent Profit Loss
The Russian market’s book publishing sector has been designated by the state as eligible for special financial support during the pandemic.
AAP Member-Publishers File Copyright Infringement Suit Against Internet Archive
Alleging ‘a profound disrespect for the value chain of copyright,’ the Association of American Publishers goes to court over the Internet Archive’s ‘National Emergency Library’ and ‘Open Library.’
Mapping Book and Publishing Policy in Africa and Latin America
In books and publishing industries in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, a new study finds a wide disparity in public policy and awareness.
AAP Honors Jeffrey Rosen With Its Public Service Award
For work that ‘underscores the undeniable importance of publishing to modern discourse and the rule of law,’ the Association of American Publishers recognizes Jeffrey Rosen.
Trump Administration Would ‘Eviscerate’ Copyright, Say Industry Players
The US Office of Science and Technology Policy effort to change IP protections in research publication draws ‘serious legal, policy, and economic concerns.’
Canadian Publishers on Court Setback: ‘Copyright Framework Is Broken’
A new court decision condemns certain guidelines for ‘fair use’ copying by the educational sector, but doesn’t support the mandate to pay copyright fees.
IPA on Intellectual Property Day: ‘How Much Value Publishers Bring’
In its World Intellectual Property Day statement, the International Publishers Association warns against ‘a pretext of emergency access.’
World IP Day: WIPO’S Francis Gurry on the Pandemic’s Challenges
With governments’ responses to the pandemic uneven and research critically needed, WIPO chief Francis Gurry looks at the priorities of the intellectual property community.
In Tbilisi, Georgia Plans World Book and Copyright Day Online
On April 23, the Georgian Publishers and Booksellers Association expects to stream a busy World Book and Copyright Day program online.