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Beyond the Cover Story – An Enquiry into the EU Competence to Introduce a Right for Publishers external link

IIC (International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law), vol. 2017, pp: 71-91, 2017

Abstract

This paper examines the competence of the EU to introduce a neighbouring right for publishers (including a neighbouring right for press publishers, also called "ancillary copyright"). The assessment of competence is carried out following a step-by-step approach, which involves an analysis of the applicable Treaty norms and an assessment of subsidiarity and proportionality.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40319-016-0540-3

ancillary copyright, Copyright, European Union, Lawmaking, Neighbouring rights, publishers

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European Intermediary Liability in Copyright: A Tort-Based Analysis external link

Angelopoulos, C.

Kluwer Law International, 2016, Series: Information Law Series, ISBN: 9789041168351

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European Intermediary Liability in Copyright provides a clarification on the existing rules of the European Union on the liability of internet intermediaries for third party copyright infringement. On this basis, it formulates a plausible model for a potential future further harmonisation of this complicated area. In step with its rapid progress to the centre of modern social, political and economic life, the internet has proven a convenient vehicle for the commission of unprecedented levels of copyright infringement. Given the significant practical obstacles to the successful pursuit of actual perpetrators, it has become common for internet intermediaries – the providers of internet-related infrastructure and services – to face liability as accessories. Despite advances in policy at the European level however, the law in this area remains fragmented between Member States. This is the first book to take a law-based approach towards exploring the possible substantive harmonisation of the rules of intermediary liability at the EU level. The thesis on which the book was based won Proxime Accessit in the 2016 European Law Faculties Association Award for Outstanding Doctoral Theses in European Law.

aansprakelijkheid, Auteursrecht, Copyright, intermediaries, Kluwer Information Law Series

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TY  - BOOK
AU  - Angelopoulos, C.
PY  - 2016
DA  - 2016-11-18
T1  - European Intermediary Liability in Copyright: A Tort-Based Analysis
UR  - https://pure.uva.nl/ws/files/2738365/172299_Angelopoulos_thesis_complete.pdf
AB  - European Intermediary Liability in Copyright provides a clarification on the existing rules of the European Union on the liability of internet intermediaries for third party copyright infringement. On this basis, it formulates a plausible model for a potential future further harmonisation of this complicated area.

In step with its rapid progress to the centre of modern social, political and economic life, the internet has proven a convenient vehicle for the commission of unprecedented levels of copyright infringement. Given the significant practical obstacles to the successful pursuit of actual perpetrators, it has become common for internet intermediaries – the providers of internet-related infrastructure and services – to face liability as accessories. Despite advances in policy at the European level however, the law in this area remains fragmented between Member States. This is the first book to take a law-based approach towards exploring the possible substantive harmonisation of the rules of intermediary liability at the EU level.

The thesis on which the book was based won Proxime Accessit in the 2016 European Law Faculties Association Award for Outstanding Doctoral Theses in European Law.
K1  - aansprakelijkheid
K1  - Auteursrecht
K1  - Copyright
K1  - intermediaries
K1  - Kluwer Information Law Series
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Book{Angelopoulos2016,
	title = {European Intermediary Liability in Copyright: A Tort-Based Analysis},
	author = {Angelopoulos, C.},
	year = {2016},
	date = {2016-11-18},
	abstract = {European Intermediary Liability in Copyright provides a clarification on the existing rules of the European Union on the liability of internet intermediaries for third party copyright infringement. On this basis, it formulates a plausible model for a potential future further harmonisation of this complicated area.

In step with its rapid progress to the centre of modern social, political and economic life, the internet has proven a convenient vehicle for the commission of unprecedented levels of copyright infringement. Given the significant practical obstacles to the successful pursuit of actual perpetrators, it has become common for internet intermediaries – the providers of internet-related infrastructure and services – to face liability as accessories. Despite advances in policy at the European level however, the law in this area remains fragmented between Member States. This is the first book to take a law-based approach towards exploring the possible substantive harmonisation of the rules of intermediary liability at the EU level.

The thesis on which the book was based won Proxime Accessit in the 2016 European Law Faculties Association Award for Outstanding Doctoral Theses in European Law.},
	keywords = {aansprakelijkheid, Auteursrecht, Copyright, intermediaries, Kluwer Information Law Series},
}

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Digital libraries, digital law? A tale of copyright challenges and chances external link

Breemen, V.

What do we lose when we lose a library?, University Library, KU Leuven, 2016, pp: 179-187, ISBN: ISBN 978 94 6165 199 0

Abstract

This contribution inquires the following assumption: if libraries have a public task to provide low threshold access to (online) information, then shouldn’t copyright law, as a system of exclusive rights and exceptions which shares goals in the organization and dissemination of information, somehow facilitate that task?

Copyright, Copyright Directive, copyright reform, Darmstadt, digital libraries, exceptions, frontpage, libraries, Orphan Works Directive, public task

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Remuneration of authors of books and scientific journals, translators, journalists and visual artists for the use of their works external link

Salamanca, O. & Guibault, L.

2016, ISBN: 9789279541292

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A new EU study looks at the remuneration paid to authors in the print sector in ten EU countries (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Hungary and Denmark). The study was conducted to support policy-making in the area of copyright. The Commission is looking for evidence on whether, and to what extent, the differences that exist amongst the Member States' legislative frameworks affect levels of remuneration and the functioning of the internal market.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2759/14126

authors, Copyright, frontpage, journalists, remuneration, translators, visual artists

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Communication to a New Public? Three reasons why EU copyright law can do without a ‘new public’ external link

Hugenholtz, P.B. & Velze, S.C. van

IIC (International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law), vol. 47, num: 7, pp: 797-816, 2016

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This article critically examines the 'new public' test in EU copyright law, which was developed by the CJEU interpreting the right of communication to the public in cases of retransmission and hyperlinking. As the authors seek to demonstrate, this test is flawed for at least three reasons: historical, conceptual and economic. EU copyright law can do well without a 'new public' test.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40319-016-0512-7

aggregation, Auteursrecht, Berne Convention, communication to the public, Copyright, frontpage, hyperlinking, new public

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TY  - JOUR
AU  - Hugenholtz, P.B.
AU  - Velze, S.C. van
PY  - 1118
DA  - 2016-11-18
T1  - Communication to a New Public? Three reasons why EU copyright law can do without a ‘new public’
JO  - IIC (International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law)
VL  - 47
NV  - 7
SP  - 797-816
UR  - http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40319-016-0512-7?wt_mc=Internal.Event.1.SEM.ArticleAuthorAssignedToIssue
DO  - https://doi.org/10.1007/s40319-016-0512-7
AB  - This article critically examines the \'new public\' test in EU copyright law, which was developed by the CJEU interpreting the right of communication to the public in cases of retransmission and hyperlinking. As the authors seek to demonstrate, this test is flawed for at least three reasons: historical, conceptual and economic. EU copyright law can do well without a \'new public\' test.
K1  - aggregation
K1  - Auteursrecht
K1  - Berne Convention
K1  - communication to the public
K1  - Copyright
K1  - frontpage
K1  - hyperlinking
K1  - new public
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International copyright reform in support of open legal information (working paper draft, Sep. 2016) external link

van Eechoud, M. & Guibault, L.

2016

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This paper analyzes the status of legal information under international and national copyright laws. It argues that the current uncertainties with respect to the copyright status of primary legal materials (legislation, court decisions) and secondary legal materials such as parliamentary records and other official texts relevant to the interpretation of law, constitute a barrier to access and use. The time has come for reform of the international copyright system in WIPO. International law should recognize explicitly that primary and secondary legal materials are public domain and thus not subject to copyright or related rights. This will bring outdated copyright norms across the world up to date with current developments: the trend towards universal recognition of the right to access government information as part of human rights, the UN’s sustainable development goals with respect to access to law, and the rapid growth of open government policies worldwide, supported by the Open Government Partnership (OGP).

access to law, Copyright, Freedom of expression, frontpage, Fundamental rights, open government, right to know

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TY  - JOUR
AU  - van Eechoud, M.
AU  - Guibault, L.
PY  - 0930
DA  - 2016-09-30
T1  - International copyright reform in support of open legal information (working paper draft, Sep. 2016)
UR  - http://www.ivir.nl/publicaties/download/OpendataCopyrightReform_ODRSdraft-WP_sep16.pdf
AB  - This paper analyzes the status of legal information under international and national copyright laws. It argues that the current uncertainties with respect to the copyright status of primary legal materials (legislation, court decisions) and secondary legal materials such as parliamentary records and other official texts relevant to the interpretation of law, constitute a barrier to access and use. The time has come for reform of the international copyright system in WIPO. International law should recognize explicitly that primary and secondary legal materials are public domain and thus not subject to copyright or related rights. This will bring outdated copyright norms across the world up to date with current developments: the trend towards universal recognition of the right to access government information as part of human rights, the UN’s sustainable development goals with respect to access to law, and the rapid growth of open government policies worldwide, supported by the Open Government Partnership (OGP).
K1  - access to law
K1  - Copyright
K1  - Freedom of expression
K1  - frontpage
K1  - Fundamental rights
K1  - open government
K1  - right to know
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Article{vanEechoud2016,
	title = {International copyright reform in support of open legal information (working paper draft, Sep. 2016)},
	author = {van Eechoud, M. and Guibault, L.},
	year = {0930},
	date = {2016-09-30},
	abstract = {This paper analyzes the status of legal information under international and national copyright laws. It argues that the current uncertainties with respect to the copyright status of primary legal materials (legislation, court decisions) and secondary legal materials such as parliamentary records and other official texts relevant to the interpretation of law, constitute a barrier to access and use. The time has come for reform of the international copyright system in WIPO. International law should recognize explicitly that primary and secondary legal materials are public domain and thus not subject to copyright or related rights. This will bring outdated copyright norms across the world up to date with current developments: the trend towards universal recognition of the right to access government information as part of human rights, the UN’s sustainable development goals with respect to access to law, and the rapid growth of open government policies worldwide, supported by the Open Government Partnership (OGP).},
	keywords = {access to law, Copyright, Freedom of expression, frontpage, Fundamental rights, open government, right to know},
}

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Europeana Sounds and Copyrights: The Need for and Challenges in Licensing Archival Material external link

Schroff, S.

2015

collective management, Copyright, Europeana, Licensing

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Regulating for Creativity and Cultural Diversity: the Case of Collective Management Organisations and the Music Industry external link

Street, J., Laing, D. & Schroff, S.

International Journal of Cultural Policy, pp: 1-16, 2017

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This paper explores the role of intermediary institutions in promoting creativity and cultural diversity in the music industry, and the impact of cultural policy on the performance of those intermediaries. It reviews some of the existing literature on the relationship between economic conditions and innovation in music, and argues that too little attention has been paid to intermediaries. Focusing on collective management organisations (CMOs) as one example of overlooked intermediaries, we illustrate, by way of comparison, the different priorities and incentives that drive CMO practice. These variations, we suggest, are important to appreciating how CMOs operate as intermediaries in different territories. We then turn our attention to recent attempts by the EU to reform CMO practice as part of its Digital Single Market project. The fact that the CMO has been an object of reform is indicative of its importance. However, there is more at stake here: the reforms themselves, in seeking to change the role and behaviour of CMOs will, we suggest, have profound consequences for the market in music in Europe, and for creativity and cultural diversity within that market.

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DOI: https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10286632.2016.1178733

collective management organisations, Copyright, creativity, cultural diversity, Digital Single Market, EU, frontpage, music industry

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TY  - JOUR
AU  - Street, J.
AU  - Laing, D.
AU  - Schroff, S.
PY  - 0117
DA  - 2017-01-17
T1  - Regulating for Creativity and Cultural Diversity: the Case of Collective Management Organisations and the Music Industry
JO  - International Journal of Cultural Policy
SP  - 1-16
UR  - http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10286632.2016.1178733
DO  - https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10286632.2016.1178733
AB  - This paper explores the role of intermediary institutions in promoting creativity and cultural diversity in the music industry, and the impact of cultural policy on the performance of those intermediaries. It reviews some of the existing literature on the relationship between economic conditions and innovation in music, and argues that too little attention has been paid to intermediaries. Focusing on collective management organisations (CMOs) as one example of overlooked intermediaries, we illustrate, by way of comparison, the different priorities and incentives that drive CMO practice. These variations, we suggest, are important to appreciating how CMOs operate as intermediaries in different territories. We then turn our attention to recent attempts by the EU to reform CMO practice as part of its Digital Single Market project. The fact that the CMO has been an object of reform is indicative of its importance. However, there is more at stake here: the reforms themselves, in seeking to change the role and behaviour of CMOs will, we suggest, have profound consequences for the market in music in Europe, and for creativity and cultural diversity within that market.
K1  - collective management organisations
K1  - Copyright
K1  - creativity
K1  - cultural diversity
K1  - Digital Single Market
K1  - EU
K1  - frontpage
K1  - music industry
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Article{Street2016,
	title = {Regulating for Creativity and Cultural Diversity: the Case of Collective Management Organisations and the Music Industry},
	author = {Street, J. and Laing, D. and Schroff, S.},
	doi = {https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10286632.2016.1178733},
	year = {0117},
	date = {2017-01-17},
	journal = {International Journal of Cultural Policy},
	pages = {1-16},
	abstract = {This paper explores the role of intermediary institutions in promoting creativity and cultural diversity in the music industry, and the impact of cultural policy on the performance of those intermediaries. It reviews some of the existing literature on the relationship between economic conditions and innovation in music, and argues that too little attention has been paid to intermediaries. Focusing on collective management organisations (CMOs) as one example of overlooked intermediaries, we illustrate, by way of comparison, the different priorities and incentives that drive CMO practice. These variations, we suggest, are important to appreciating how CMOs operate as intermediaries in different territories. We then turn our attention to recent attempts by the EU to reform CMO practice as part of its Digital Single Market project. The fact that the CMO has been an object of reform is indicative of its importance. However, there is more at stake here: the reforms themselves, in seeking to change the role and behaviour of CMOs will, we suggest, have profound consequences for the market in music in Europe, and for creativity and cultural diversity within that market.},
	keywords = {collective management organisations, Copyright, creativity, cultural diversity, Digital Single Market, EU, frontpage, music industry},
}

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Response to the European Commission’s Public Consultation on the Review of the EU Satellite and Cable Directive external link

Xalabarder, R., Vivant, M., Rognstad, O., Ricolfi, M., Peukert, A., Metzger, A., Kretschmer, M., Griffiths, J., Geiger, C., Dusollier, S., Bently, L., Benabou, V., Dinwoodie, G. & Hugenholtz, P.B.

2015

Copyright

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Answer to the EC Consultation on the ‘panorama exception’ external link

Derclaye E., Xalabarder, R., Vivant, M., Rognstad, O., Ricolfi, M., Peukert, A., Metzger, A., Kretschmer, M., Griffiths, J., Geiger, C., Dusollier, S., Bently, L., Benabou, V., Dinwoodie, G. & Hugenholtz, P.B.

2016

Copyright, frontpage

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