British Copyright Council

📣Our policy priorities address: 1. The Pandemic accelerating the creation & consumption of online content 2. Ongoing trade agreements - #IntellectualProperty is in the top 5 UK service exports 3. Technological advances e.g. digital marketplaces & AI britishcopyright.org/policy-priorit…

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs): are they a way for celebrities to 'reclaim' their image? And what happens to the IP? ["Digital assets only have value in their intellectual property as there is no tangible property."] lexology.com/library/detail…

❗ Check out our #infographic which explains what 'exhaustion of rights' is and why it could matter to your business if you import IP-protected goods into the UK. 💻 Webinar: bit.ly/ExhaustionWebi… 📝 Consultation: bit.ly/GovEORTwitter

A joint research project by @ahrcpress & @DCMS has examined the role of innovation in shaping cultural experiences during the pandemic. 'Boundless Creativity' will inform the recovery, renewal and future growth of the UK’s cultural & creative sectors. #about-boundless-creativity" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">gov.uk/government/pub…

New proposals to increase competition in the UK digital economy, supporting the UK’s growing tech sector and protecting consumers. Find out more about how a new watchdog will boost UK startup scene by creating a more level playing field: gov.uk/government/new…

We're going live! @CaroSanderson will be chatting to our newest Board member @NzeluWrites, a novelist based in Manchester, LIVE on our Instagram next Monday at 6pm! 🔊 Follow us now so you don't miss it: instagram.com/alcs_uk/

The AOP is #hiring - We are on the hunt for a new #ChiefExecutiveOfficer #CEO to build on the amazing work done by Seamus over the past 7 years. If you think you might fit the bill, please have a look here: dataware.the-aop.org/jobshop.aspx for more details.

France fines Google 500 mn euros in news copyright row - Times Now dlvr.it/S3lwtb

🎙️ Our #MusicStreamingInquiry Report is out now 🎚️ We launched our inquiry in October and have since heard from musicians, labels, streaming services, academics & Ministers. The Government now has 2 months to respond to our recommendations. 🎛️ Read here: committees.parliament.uk/work/646/econo…

France fines Google 500 mln euros over copyright row reut.rs/2UIovb0

We may be the British Copyright Council, but we're still interested in what's happening elsewhere, especially where we're negotiating FTAs! 🇪🇺EU guidance on implementation of Article 17 - lexology.com/library/detail… 🇸🇬 Key features of the new Copyright Bill - sbr.com.sg/professional-s…

📣 Which of our newly published policy priorities matter most to you? ⬇️ Share your views in the comments below #copyright #IntellectualProperty

🤔Why is copyright important and what can happen if someone infringes copyright? 🤔Do you want to prevent other people from taking advantage of your creative assets without paying you? 🤩Understanding & using Copyright law can help you do this. elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk/legal/item/why…

The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court has assessed damages for #copyright infringement by making unauthorised vinyl copies of Eminem’s first album, Infinite via @SimkinsLLP simkins.com/2021/06/infini…

📣 The Government has published its response to the enforcement framework call for evidence. It outlines 6 steps it is going to take to enhance enforcement & notes other concerns will be addressed in the pending 2021 Strategy gov.uk/government/new… @The_IPO #enforcement #IP

FT reports: (behind paywall) 'Danish media club together to make US tech giants pay for news. Test of collective bargaining approach in seeking copyright payments from Google and Facebook.' See: ft.com/content/c83d6b…

🎉It is #BritishIPDay To celebrate we've put together a fun #Copyright quiz. Here is a taster to wet your appetite... "A photograph of a painting is protect by copyright if..." ➡️Access the full quiz here: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BT595V9

🎉It is #BritishIPDay and to celebrate we've created a fun quiz to test your knowledge of #IP. Give it a go and let us know how you do - can you get 100% and be crowned the Copyright Champion?! ➡️surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BT595V9 #intellectualproperty #QuizTime

🤩Let's get quizzical.... It is #BritishIPDay & to celebrate why not have some fun by testing your #IP knowledge. We have 10 questions to put you to the test here: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BT595V9

📣 The UK has simplified the process of applying copyright protection to foreign works and nationals ➡️Read all about it here: gov.uk/government/pub… via @The_IPO