Evidence of the extent of the problem of text based works affected by the 2039 provisions Following a survey undertaken by LACA in June 2016, it is now possible to quantify the extent of the problem of text based works affected by the 2039 provisions for the cultural heritage and educational sectors. This briefing sets …
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Reducing the duration of copyright in unpublished (“2039”) works
Consultation about reducing the copyright term in certain unpublished text based works, engravings and anonymous artistic works (except photographs) from the end of 2039 to lifetime plus 70 years. (Dec 2014) At the moment the duration of copyright in certain unpublished works is to the end of 2039, regardless of how old the work is. …
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Hargreaves implementation
LACA and CILIP actively support the Government endorsed recommendations for copyright reform outlined in the 2011 Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property. This page includes letters, press releases and briefings relating to the implementation of these recommendations. Letter to the IPO about the repeal of Section 52 (December 2015) LACA and Universities UK wrote to Dr …
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