Ireland has launched a review of its copyright law and many believe is leading the way toward the adoption of a fair use doctrine.
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CAUT Releases Guidelines for the Use of Copyrighted Material
The Canadian Association of University Teachers has released a new comprehensive guide to the use of copyrighted materials in schools. The guidelines assess the current state of fair dealing in Canada and provide assistance for those with questions on their copyright rights.
CRIA vs. CMPA on Canadian Copyright Reform
Billboard runs an article on the future of Canadian copyright reform that highlights the sharp divide between CRIA and much of the rest of the Canadian music industry. CRIA’s Graham Henderson says he believes 90% of Bill C-32 was agreed upon by the music industry. That comment led to a […]
Supreme Court Grants Leave in K-12 Copyright Case
The Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal the Federal Court of Appeal decision involving copyright and K-12 schools, which specifically addressed fair dealing in the context of education. I wrote about the Federal Court of Appeal decision here.
Israel Reacts Angrily to Inclusion on US IP Watch List
Israel has reacted angrily to its inclusion on the U.S. Special 301 Watch List. One report quotes a government official as saying the inclusion is “designed to force the country to make concessions beyond those agreed between Jerusalem and Washington” adding the “United States was violating bilateral agreements by putting […]
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