Copyright and Related Rights (EU)
Series of links relating to current European copyright legislation. On the homepage there is another series of links on the legal protection of computer programs, databases, satellite and cable transmissions, and the harmonization of EU laws with international treaties. European Community (EBLIDA) Updates from the European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations on European copyright info as it applies to libraries. Creative Commons In response to some of the issues raised in this 2003 edition of NOW, Lawrence Lessig suggested a new type of some-rights registration. Creative Commons is non-profit organization publishing works under a voluntary "some rights reserved" copyright, thus making works free for futher creative use. Yahoo has developed a specific search engine to locate these works. This model is also being developed for music. Kopinor Home page of the Norwegian Reproduction Rights Organization. Copy-Dan Home page of the Danish reproduction rights organization. Bildkunst Home page of the German reproduction rights organization. Kopjamalt Info page for the Maltese reproduction rights organization. IFRRO Home page of the International Federation of Reprographic Rights Organizations, with a complete list of members. |