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A Novel Dataset Measuring Change in Copyright Exceptions

Kluwer Copyright Blog

We soon realized that information about the changes to copyright law over time – which would be especially useful for empirical studies – was lacking. There have been many studies describing differences in copyright exceptions between countries, such as those by Seng , Crews , Hilty & Nérisson , and the WIPO Secretariat.

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Canadian Copyright, Fair Dealing and Education, Part One: Setting the Record Straight

Michael Geist

This week is Fair Dealing Week , which provides an opportunity to set the record straight on Canadian copyright and education, backed by actual data on what takes place on university campuses across the country. The addition of “education” was hardly an overhaul.

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IP Scholarship, Citations, and Knowledge Governance: Some Insights from the History of IP Teaching in India

SpicyIP

Mr. Kadirgamar traces it back to 1970 when WIPO conducted two surveys: one, on the teaching of industrial property law and the second on the teaching of copyright law teaching. Fast forward to 2023, BCI still recognizes IPR as an optional course , though the subject is widely taught in Indian law schools, just the way Prof.

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Copyright-A Bane For The Students Or A Boon For Copyright Owners?

IP and Legal Filings

If copyright protection is applied rigidly, it will hamper progress of the society. However, copyright laws were enacted with necessary exceptions and limitations to ensure that a balance is maintained between the interests of the owners and of the community. The number suggests its misery. Way Forward.

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The New Greek Teaching Limitation after the Implementation of the DSM Directive: A New Era for Teachers, Students and Educational Establishments?

Kluwer Copyright Blog

In doing so, it amended Law 2121/1993 , the Greek Copyright Law, as well as Law 4481/2017 , the law that regulates the collective management of copyright and related rights. A major part of the amendments concerns Chapter 4 of Law 2121/1993, which regulates exceptions and limitations to copyright.