Saturday, November 01, 2008

Action needed to expand exceptions and limitations to copyright law,

Action needed to expand exceptions and limitations to copyright law by Gwen Hinze (July 2008) Third world network

These discussions flowed from three proposals to give access to the most vulnerable or socially submitted to WIPO by the government of Chile at prioritized sectors.
A paper looking at international negotiations for exemptions and limitations:

1. Identification, from the national intellectual property systems of WIPO Member States, of national models and practices concerning exceptions and limitations.

2. Analysis of the exceptions and limitations needed to promote creation and innovation and the dissemination of developments stemming therefrom.

3. Establishment of agreement on exceptions and limitations for purposes of public interest that must be envisaged as a minimum in all national legislations for the benefit of the community.

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