After years in the court system trying to regain copyright revenue for educational content, Canada’s publishers and authors look to Parliament.
World Copyright Highlights as 2021 Closes: Michael Healy’s Overview
In Canada, South Africa, Singapore, India, and the United Kingdom, says Copyright Clearance Center’s Michael Healy, copyright concerns are pending.
International Women’s Day: PublisHer Issues a Diversity Toolkit
The PublisHer network of women in world publishing has created a detailed, actionable outline for an approach to diversity in the business.
Introducing Publishing’s People to Readers: Colombia’s Campaign Against Book Piracy
To raise awareness of book production, Colombia’s publishers and the Bogotá book fair are educating consumers in hopes of curbing piracy.
Copyright Clearance Center’s Michael Healy: South Africa’s Copyright Bill
The Copyright Amendment Bill currently in preparation in South Africa, says Copyright Clearance Center’s Michael Healy, could well be as damaging as Canada’s Copyright Modernization Act has been.
Canada Activates Its Copyright Modernization Act Five-Year Review
‘Reform measures are anticipated over the course of the next year,’ says a statement from Ottawa, ‘to enable creators to get paid properly.’ Canada’s House of Commons has opened its review of the controversial 2012 Copyright Modernization Act.
Thursday’s Publishing Perspectives Talks in Frankfurt: Copyright & Content Strategies
In a series of discussions, the Publishing Perspectives Talks bring industry leaders to Frankfurt’s Business Club on key issues of global book publishing today
Will Users Pay for Previously “Free” Content?
One of the key issues is whether the cost of licensing content is ultimately too expensive for individuals who want to publish digitally.