Kluwer Copyright Blog
JUNE 17, 2021
In a nutshell, a specialist search engine engaging in re-use of substantial parts of the database of a job adverts website was accused of violating sui generis database right. This judgment thus breaks this trend and gives a more measured and mature view of the right. One way or another, it will be interesting. [1]
Barry Sookman
DECEMBER 5, 2021
'Out of step with other nations': Canada's Crown copyright laws in need of an overhaul, say library associations [link] 2021-12-01. Getting ready for Quebec’s Bill 64 privacy law impacts on outsourcing [link] 2021-12-02. Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-11-27 [link] 2021-11-28. 'Out
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Kluwer Copyright Blog
JULY 14, 2023
In a policy paper , copyright and art-law experts led by the author clarified the general copyright law principles applicable to stakeholders dealing with digital cultural heritage worldwide and formulated recommendations, addressed to policy-makers, to facilitate their digital activities. Proposal 4.
Kluwer Copyright Blog
AUGUST 18, 2021
For public sector bodies — producers and holders of vast quantities of data — as well as for the companies that act as suppliers, the sui generis database right has been slowly eroded since 2003. What ideas the Commission has with respect to the Database directive is difficult to gauge from the consultation. by Tito Rendas. €
IP and Legal Filings
AUGUST 19, 2022
The Information Technology Act’s Section 66E outlines the penalties for violating privacy laws, among other things. In addition to this, numerous other sections address various facets of upholding database rights. The copyright of a database is safeguarded by the Copyright Act of 1957.
The IPKat
MARCH 6, 2022
Among other things, the proposal clarifies that the " sui generis database right " introduced by the Database Directive does not apply to databases containing data originating from or generated by the use of a connected device. The Kluwer Copyright Blog, therefore, explains potential challenges that may arise.
Kluwer Copyright Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Welcome to the second trimester of the 2023 round up of EU copyright law! In this series, every three months we update you on what has happened in EU copyright law. You can read the previous round-ups here.
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