Dreams are my reality: a new event

Yes, it's an event ...

In May 2015 the EU Commission issued its Digital Single Market Strategy (DSMS) [here and here], in which it announced plans to reform EU copyright. 

In particular, the Commission indicated that a review of the copyright rules could encompass content portability and geoblocking; exceptions and limitations; and online enforcement.

The DSMS was followed by the launch of public consultations on the review of the Satellite and Cable Directive, and the role and responsibilities of online intermediaries and platforms.

As reported by The IPKat, yesterday the Commission:

1. issued a proposal for a regulation on the cross-border portability of online content services in the internal market;
2. released a new Communication - Towards a modern, more European copyright framework, in which it anticipated that policy and legislative action would be taken in respect of: (a) exceptions and limitations; (b) exclusive rights (including both clarifying issues facing linking and considering whether any action specific to news aggregators is needed); and (c) enforcement (including Follow the Money strategies, commercial-scale infringements, application of provisional and precautionary measures, and injunctions and their cross-border effect);
3. launched a public consultation on the evaluation and modernisation of the legal framework for the enforcement of intellectual property rights.

... to discuss what lies
ahead for our beloved EU copyright!

In parallel to this, also the EU judiciary has been having a significant impact on shaping copyright rules, with judgments that promise to have a profound impact on exclusive rights (including linking and the right of communication to the public) and exceptions and limitations alike.

On 14th January 2016 I am organising a new event, to be held at the London offices of RPC to review and discuss all these recent developments, including the feasibility (and desirability as such) of proposed Commission action.

Places are limited (with some tickets available for full time students), to provide everybody with the opportunity to discuss fully the present and future of EU copyright.

For those who cannot attend in person, it will be also possible to follow the event in either live streaming or at a later time via YouTube.

CDP points are also available.

For more information and to register just click here!

The Fabulous World of EU Copyright has now a second date!

What do you do on a second date?

Yesterday I posted an item in which I announced my new event The fabulous world of EU copyright: what's (just) happened and what will be next, that is taking place at the London offices of Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP (RPC) on 24 September.

This seminar has limited places available so to provide everybody with the opportunity to discuss fully the present and future of EU copyright at the judicial, policy and legislative levels. 

There are no longer tickets available for 24 September. The good news is that I have decided to have a second date besides the one originally planned. There will be in fact another Fabulous World of EU Copyright on 23 September, still kindly hosted by RPC and still from 2 to 5 pm.

You may register here!

And this is the description of the event as it appears on the event page:

The past year alone has been one of intense activity for EU copyright: the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued several copyright decisions and touched upon a number of topical issues, spanning from jurisdiction in online infringement cases to hyperlinking, from blocking injunctions to the notion of parody; the Commission has been busy consulting with interested stakeholders about possible reform interventions, while two draft key documents (the Impact Assessment and White Paper) have been leaked; the EU legislative has adopted a new directive on collective rights management.

You have some copyright fun, of course!

This seminar will provide an opportunity to both discuss the above in detail, including the practical impact of EU developments on UK copyright, and highlight what issues might be addressed in the near future at the judicial, policy and legislative levels.  

Topics will include:

• CJEU case law from the past year, including Case C-170/12 Pinckney, Case C-355/12 Nintendo, Case C-466/12 Svensson, Case C-351/12 OSA, Case C-314/12 Telekabel, Case C-435/12 ACI Adam, Case C-360/13 Meltwater, Case C-201/13 Deckmyn [to be decided TOMORROW!].
• Impact of CJEU case law on UK copyright, eg with regard to the new parody exception.
• Policy activity of the EU Commission, including the Public Consultation and the relevant Responses, and the leaked draft Impact Assessment and White Paper.
• Directive 2014/26/EU and the future of collective rights management.
• What to expect next, especially at the CJEU and Commission levels. 

Places are limited also this time (with some tickets available for full time students) so to provide everybody with the opportunity to discuss fully the present and future of EU copyright law and policy.

Want to discuss how fabulous EU copyright is? Here's an event for you

Just back from summer holidays? 

With summer almost behind us (at least if you are based in the northern hemisphere), you certainly need something to cheer yourself up. 

Why not going for an afternoon of EU copyright discussion then?

On Wednesday, 24 September 2014 from 2 to 5 pm I am organising a new event entitled The fabulous world of EU copyright: what's (just) happened and what will be next. 

The focus of this seminar, which will be held somewhere in Central London, will be on recent judicial, policy and legislative activity in our beloved copyright world.

The past year alone has been in fact one of intense activity for EU copyright: the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued several copyright decisions and touched upon a number of topical issues, spanning from jurisdiction in online infringement cases to hyperlinking, from blocking injunctions to the notion of parody; the Commission has been busy consulting with interested stakeholders about possible reform interventions, while two draft key documents (the Impact Assessment and White Paper) have been leaked; the EU legislative has adopted a new directive on collective rights management.

This seminar will provide an opportunity to both discuss the above in detail, including the practical impact of EU developments on UK copyright, and highlight what issues might be addressed in the near future at the judicial, policy and legislative levels.  

Topics will include:

Not to worry:
it is still time to party
with EU copyright!

• CJEU case law from the past year, including Case C-170/12 Pinckney, Case C-355/12 Nintendo, Case C-466/12 Svensson, Case C-351/12 OSA, Case C-314/12 Telekabel, Case C-435/12 ACI Adam, Case C-360/13 Meltwater, Case C-201/13 Deckmyn [to be decided the day after tomorrow!]. 
• Impact of CJEU case law on UK copyright, eg with regard to the new parody exception.
• Policy activity of the EU Commission, including the Public Consultation and the relevant Responses, and the leaked draft Impact Assessment and White Paper [with regard to the latter: who knows, perhaps by 24 September there will be also an actual White Paper].
• Directive 2014/26/EU and the future of collective rights management.
• What to expect next, especially at the CJEU and Commission levels. 

Places are limited (with some tickets available for full time students) so to provide everybody with the opportunity to discuss fully the present and future of EU copyright law and policy. 

For further details and registration, just click here!

UPDATE: following some requests, it will be possible to follow the event in live streaming, too! Details still here.

(What's the Story) Copyright Glory? An event on 12 June

Looking for a copyright seminar in June?

Interested in copyright law and policy? Wish to discuss recent developments with your fellow copyright enthusiasts?

On 12 June from 14:00 to 18:00 pm I am running another copyright event in London entitled (What's the Story) Copyright Glory? [have I infringed Oasis's copyright? Register and we can discuss that!]

Topics will include:

• Recent copyright decisions of the Court of Justice of the European Union, including Case C-360/13 Meltwater (Does internet browsing fall within the scope of copyright? We will know on 5 June 2014);
• Copyright revision around the world, including EU Commission's Public Consultation and leaked Impact Assessment;
• The parody, caricature and pastiche exception under UK and EU laws;
• Orphan works in the EU, UK and US;
• The Collective Rights Management Directive and the new landscape for collective rights management in the EU.

This event will be limited to 20 participants, so to provide everybody with the opportunity to discuss fully the present and future of copyright law and policy.

If you wish to register, just follow this link!