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Blog Entry 34th SCCR: Observer Statements on Limitations and Exceptions for Libraries and Archives
by Anubha Sinha published May 30, 2017 last modified May 30, 2017 05:55 AM — filed under: , , , ,
Observers made the following statements on the agenda of limitations and exceptions for libraries and archives on 3rd May 2017.
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Blog Entry Standing Committee's recommendations are at odds with Access to Knowledge
by Anubha Sinha published Jul 27, 2021 last modified Jul 28, 2021 09:31 AM — filed under: , , ,
The Indian Parliamentary Committee's report weighs on several aspects of the Indian IPR system and issues of protection and enforcement. This blog post summarily notes the observations and recommendations of the Committee on the Copyright Act, 1957 which stand to impact access to knowledge. The primary issue dealt with was the claim that copyright exceptions were affecting the publishing industry and authors. The recommendations include narrowing of copyright exceptions, barring digital storage and copying, promotion of libraries, and adopting the Berne Convention as the benchmark on limitations and exceptions.
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