Home
Jonathan Bailey's Library tagged → View Popular
01 Apr 09
The Open Rights Group : Blog Archive » EU governments vote against copyright extension in Brussels
-
In a surprise move the UK government joined others in a blocking minority, rejecting a compromise deal that would have delivered minimal benefits to performers. It now seems increasingly unlikely that a deal on copyright extension will be reached by EU countries before the EU Parliament first reading plenary vote takes place.
-
The copyright term extension proposal is a bad deal for European consumers, musicians and follow-on innovators. Full plenary vote will take place soon in the European parliament, so contact your MEPs and let your government know copyright term extension is the wrong move.
14 Dec 08
UK ignores logic, backs 20-year music copyright extension
-
In any event, a push for term extension is being made across Europe. While the UK says it will work to extend musical copyright from 50 to 70 years, the European Union is considering a plan (backed by Commissioner Charlie McCreevy) to extend musical copyrights to 95 years.
1 - 15 of 15
Showing 20▼ items per page
Selected Tags
Related Tags
Sponsored Links
Ads by Google
Top Contributors
Groups interested in extension
Related Lists on Diigo
-
Zotero
An extension, for Firefox o...
Items: 34 | Visits: 82
Created by: Graham Perrin
Diigo is about better ways to research, share and collaborate on information. Learn more »
Join Diigo