Looking Forward in 2012
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BySylvie FodorCrucial developments are taking place in Europe and around the world. A look back at 2011 will help us to look foward in 2012.
The Internet is a great tool. It has however become increasingly difficult for creators to live from their creation in the Digital Age. This is particularly true for photographers. Boosted by new technologies, Microstock pursues its growth while traditional agents are merging, selling, closing. Legislation is adapting at high speed too. A number of legislative proposals at European and national level will affect the framework in which business is done: if not well-framed, they have the potential of further restricting the revenues of libraries and of their photographers.
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CEPIC Agenda from September to November 2011
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Follow CEPIC's activities from September to November 2011
- 29 and 30 November 2001: EIBTM Hosted Buyers Fair, Barcelona. Looking for Congress venues in 2013 and beyond ...
- 05 and 06 November 2011: Microstock Conference, Berlin
- 25 October 2011: ARROW PLUS Stakeholder Meeting 25 October 2011, organised by EVA, Ljubeljana
- 21 - 23 October 2011: 16th paca international conference
Registration to the CEPIC Congress Opens
Almost 200 participants used the unique opportunity of the Christmas Offer to register two attendants for the price of three for the CEPIC Congress 2012. Registration is now open with further Early Bird Deals. Read more
Be Aware of Fake Offers for the CEPIC Congress 2012!
The British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies – BAPLA – have warned it’s photo library members of some rogue activity by third parties offering deals across this years CEPIC Congress in London. Read more
Almost 200 Participants Seized Unique Registration Offer for CEPIC Congress 2012
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Robert Harding World Imagery sponsors CEPIC Congress 2012
We are happy to announce one of our first sponsors for the CEPIC Congress 2012. The world's leading independent travel photography specialist provides the CEPIC Congress website with images. Read more
Hotel Accomodation in London
It is now possible to book your accomodation in London near the Truman Brewery where the CEPIC Congress will take place. Read more
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The Granger Collection joins CEPIC as a new affiliate
We are happy to welcome a new affiliate from the USA: The Granger Collection Read more
Registration to London CEPIC week 2012 starts with Special Christmas Offer
For the first time ever, CEPIC decided to open the registration for its annual congress before the Christmas holidays and to offer a special deal for companies who wish to send more staff. Read more
Finding the Author is not a Lost Cause
On 12th October, within the framework of the Frankfurt Bookfair, CEPIC and EVA addressed the issue of Orphan Works. Read more
Letter to The EU Commissioner Reding
ICOMP meetings and lunch hosted by Viviane Reding Read more
Finding the Author is not a Lost Cause
- Oct 18. 2011
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On 12th October, within the framework of the Frankfurt Bookfair, CEPIC and EVA addressed the issue of Orphan Works.
Cultural heritage institutions scan and digitize their collections to give access to the public. A growing number of images is concerned. Prior authorization is needed but not all rights holders can be tracked.
The legal back ground was explained by prof. Dr. Dreier (KIT). The ARROW tool, a network supporting the search, was demonstrated by Paola Mazzuchi (ARROW).
The CEPIC presentation which outlines CEPIC's position on Arrow Plus may be downloaded here.
Registration to the CEPIC Congress Opens
Almost 200 participants used the unique opportunity of the Christmas Offer to register two attendants for the price of three for the CEPIC Congress 2012. Registration is now open with further Early Bird Deals. Read more
Be Aware of Fake Offers for the CEPIC Congress 2012!
The British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies – BAPLA – have warned it’s photo library members of some rogue activity by third parties offering deals across this years CEPIC Congress in London. Read more
Almost 200 Participants Seized Unique Registration Offer for CEPIC Congress 2012
We are very happy to announce that almost 200 participants used the unique opportunity of the Christmas Offer to register two attendants for the price of three for the CEPIC Congress 2012. Read more
Robert Harding World Imagery sponsors CEPIC Congress 2012
We are happy to announce one of our first sponsors for the CEPIC Congress 2012. The world's leading independent travel photography specialist provides the CEPIC Congress website with images. Read more
Hotel Accomodation in London
It is now possible to book your accomodation in London near the Truman Brewery where the CEPIC Congress will take place. Read more
ARROW revamped website
New content features have been added on the ARROW website. Read more
The Granger Collection joins CEPIC as a new affiliate
We are happy to welcome a new affiliate from the USA: The Granger Collection Read more
Registration to London CEPIC week 2012 starts with Special Christmas Offer
For the first time ever, CEPIC decided to open the registration for its annual congress before the Christmas holidays and to offer a special deal for companies who wish to send more staff. Read more
Finding the Author is not a Lost Cause
On 12th October, within the framework of the Frankfurt Bookfair, CEPIC and EVA addressed the issue of Orphan Works. Read more
Letter to The EU Commissioner Reding
ICOMP meetings and lunch hosted by Viviane Reding Read more
CEPIC Statement on Orphan Works directive proposal
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CEPIC 2011, Istanbul, Turkey. Day 3, Friday, May 20th, 2011. (CTK Photo/Petr Mlch)
BySylvie FodorThe EC proposal was rushed for publication together with other IPR documents. From a rightsholder perspective, it is in regress to the draft versions.
Stand- alone photography is excluded from the scope of the directive. But since most pictures make money because they are published somewhere and part of another work, this exclusion does not make away with the issue of photographic rights altogether. It does mean that the future directive would not apply to historical picture archives.
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You should be aware that the UK Government is planning to implement some changes relating to copyright and many of those are based on recommendations made in the Hargreaves Review. Read more
Views sought on UK's copyright licensing system
In light of the recent Hargreaves report and its recommendations on the state of the copyright licensing system in the UK, representatives from the creative industry are being asked to express their views on whether the UK's current copyright licensing system is fit for purpose in the digital age. Read more
Looking Forward in 2012
Crucial developments are taking place in Europe and around the world. A look back at 2011 will help us to look foward in 2012. Read more
Copyright in Portrait Photographs
The European Court of Justice delivered a judgment in the important case PAINER v STANDARD VERLAGS GmbH Read more
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Christina Vaughan, founder and CEO of Image Source and president of the European trade body CEPIC, which represents over 1,000 picture sources in Europe, was speaking to siliconrepublic.com during CEPIC’s annual congress in Dublin this week. Read more
Report on the first NLimage Fair 2011
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ARROW PLUS technicalities
- Jul 06. 2011
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ARROW a network of databases and a system enabling libraries to clear rights of "Works" they want to digitize.
ARROW PLUS builds on ARROW, extending the database network to the image field. EVA and CEPIC are only a small part of the ARROW PLUS project. Together, we will receive 5% of the total budget - involving for CEPIC a co-funding of 30.000 Euros.
"This is not underestimating the problem of images", said Piero Attanasio, ARROW project co-ordinator, "This on the contrary because we are aware that the image issue needs a project of its own."
In the next few months, we will concentrate fully on the work for ARROW PLUS.
Commission sets out "blueprint" for Intellectual Property Rights
- May 31. 2011
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Intellectual property rights (IPR), which comprise patents, trademarks, designs and geographical indications, as well as copyright (authors' rights) and rights related to copyright (for performers, producers and broadcasters), have been around for centuries.
from europa.eu:
Entertaining Europe in the Electronic Age
Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Creativity for the Creative Sector: Entertaining Europe in the Electronic Age European Parliament Intellectual Property Forum, European Parliament Brussels, 24 January 2012 Read more
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District Court of New York rejects Google Book Settlement
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ByChristian DonleSeveral US copyright associations sued Google for the mass digitisation of books. In Europe, national governments like Germany regarded the Settlement as a violation of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.
Thereupon, the District Court of New York asked the litigants to negotiate a modified Settlement version. The latest version however could not be approved by the court since it could still lead to Google's monopoly position in search engines and the online book search.
The District Court made no announcement as to whether a newly modified version could be approved. This is why Google might try to negotiate a new version within the next couple of months.
BAPLA Meet With The IPO
At the end of last week BAPLA held a very positive meeting at the Wellcome Trust with some of its members and three representatives from the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) ... Read more
Similar Photographs and Copyright Infringement
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Your Chance to Respond to UK Copyright: The Case for Change
You should be aware that the UK Government is planning to implement some changes relating to copyright and many of those are based on recommendations made in the Hargreaves Review. Read more
Views sought on UK's copyright licensing system
In light of the recent Hargreaves report and its recommendations on the state of the copyright licensing system in the UK, representatives from the creative industry are being asked to express their views on whether the UK's current copyright licensing system is fit for purpose in the digital age. Read more
Looking Forward in 2012
Crucial developments are taking place in Europe and around the world. A look back at 2011 will help us to look foward in 2012. Read more
Copyright in Portrait Photographs
The European Court of Justice delivered a judgment in the important case PAINER v STANDARD VERLAGS GmbH Read more
Pepper Stark five years of business
Starting with Pepper Stark, we have just celebrated our 5th year of business on 2nd June. Read more
iPad And HD To Lead Renaissance Of The Photo Professional?
Christina Vaughan, founder and CEO of Image Source and president of the European trade body CEPIC, which represents over 1,000 picture sources in Europe, was speaking to siliconrepublic.com during CEPIC’s annual congress in Dublin this week. Read more
Report on the first NLimage Fair 2011
The first NLimage Fair on Wednesday the 12th of October was a great success. For the first time, NLimage organised a fair for picture editors, art buyers and art directors. A good 250 image users made their way Amsterdam. Read more
Michael Brown becomes 'Friend of CEPIC'
I’m delighted to be one of the first ‘Friends of CEPIC’ because I’ve been an active supporter since the early days in Perpignan & Berlin, few of you will remember those early meetings. Read more
Waiting for Godot
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BySylvie FodorSometimes I wonder if this is not an absurdist play we are in. It features many characters, several plots but there is no ending. The play bears the obscure title: "Orphan Works". (Are you sure you want to read this blog further?)
More than 5 years ago, in November 2006, I attended my first meeting on "orphan works". I did not know that it would be the first in a long series.
It was in New York, attended by several enthusiastic associations in the USA, all committed to finding a solution to the US pending Orphan Works legislation. The bill was blocked. Legislation is still pending.
BAPLA Meet With The IPO
At the end of last week BAPLA held a very positive meeting at the Wellcome Trust with some of its members and three representatives from the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) ... Read more
Similar Photographs and Copyright Infringement
Temple Island Collections v New English Teas. Can the copyright in a photograph be infringed by shooting a similar photograph? Read more
Your Chance to Respond to UK Copyright: The Case for Change
You should be aware that the UK Government is planning to implement some changes relating to copyright and many of those are based on recommendations made in the Hargreaves Review. Read more
Views sought on UK's copyright licensing system
In light of the recent Hargreaves report and its recommendations on the state of the copyright licensing system in the UK, representatives from the creative industry are being asked to express their views on whether the UK's current copyright licensing system is fit for purpose in the digital age. Read more
Looking Forward in 2012
Crucial developments are taking place in Europe and around the world. A look back at 2011 will help us to look foward in 2012. Read more
Copyright in Portrait Photographs
The European Court of Justice delivered a judgment in the important case PAINER v STANDARD VERLAGS GmbH Read more
Pepper Stark five years of business
Starting with Pepper Stark, we have just celebrated our 5th year of business on 2nd June. Read more
iPad And HD To Lead Renaissance Of The Photo Professional?
Christina Vaughan, founder and CEO of Image Source and president of the European trade body CEPIC, which represents over 1,000 picture sources in Europe, was speaking to siliconrepublic.com during CEPIC’s annual congress in Dublin this week. Read more
Report on the first NLimage Fair 2011
The first NLimage Fair on Wednesday the 12th of October was a great success. For the first time, NLimage organised a fair for picture editors, art buyers and art directors. A good 250 image users made their way Amsterdam. Read more
Michael Brown becomes 'Friend of CEPIC'
I’m delighted to be one of the first ‘Friends of CEPIC’ because I’ve been an active supporter since the early days in Perpignan & Berlin, few of you will remember those early meetings. Read more
MEDIA intergroup talks on Hungarian Media Law
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Jean-Marie Cavada, MEP
On 3rd February 2011, European Commissioner Neelie Kroes received the President and four Vice-Presidents of the MEDIA intergroup for talks on Hungarian Media Law in order to keep them informed about the progress of discussions with the Hungarian Government.
They found that the questions asked by the Commission focused exclusively on the technical aspect of this law and completely ignored the Union’s democratic values. A further meeting between the Hungarian Government and the representatives of Neelie Kroes will take place from the 7th February in Brussels.
Entertaining Europe in the Electronic Age
Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Creativity for the Creative Sector: Entertaining Europe in the Electronic Age European Parliament Intellectual Property Forum, European Parliament Brussels, 24 January 2012 Read more
Hannah Hess new Editor-in-Chief of epa european pressphoto agency
Hannah Hess, 44, has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the european pressphoto agency epa. This was announced in Frankfurt today by epa’s President and CEO, Jörg Schierenbeck. Read more
Eastman Kodak Company: Voluntary Chapter 11 Business Reorganization
Eastman Kodak Company (“Kodak” or the “Company”) announced today that it and its U.S. subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for chapter 11 business reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Read more
European Commission announces strategy on the Digital Single Market
The European Commission announced this week its strategy to build trust in the Digital Single Market, stating, ... Read more
Nature Picture Library launches new homepage
The New Year brings new beginnings at Nature Picture Library. Read more
Cordon Press Acquires Latinstock Spain
Cordón Press (www.cordonpress.com), Spain’s number one editorial agency, has just announced the acquisition of Latinstock Spain (www.latinstock.es) for an undisclosed amount. Read more
Kim Taylor scoops top award
Nature Picture Library photographer Kim Taylor has won the Grand Prize in the 2011 Share the View photo competition organised by the Audubon Society of Greater Denver in the USA, from more than 1600 entries. Read more
KIM Keywording 2
New tool for photographers and photoagencies: Kursiv just released the second version of their keywording software «KIM Keywording». The software comes as a crossplatform product for Mac and Windows and is specialized on the fast and consistent keywording of huge loads of images. Read more
ASMP Submits Comments On Copyright Small Claims
The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) has submitted its comments on “Remedies for Copyright Small Claims” to the U.S. Copyright Office. Read more
IP Filings Worldwide Rebound in 2010 despite Economic Turmoil
A new report published by WIPO today shows that intellectual property (IP) filings worldwide rebounded strongly in 2010 after a considerable decline in 2009. Read more
Mass Digitization Agreement in the Netherlands
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BySylvie FodorEuropeana obliges National Libraries to mass digitize their archives. In the wait of a European Directive on Orphan Works, solutions emerge through self-regulation. As the latest agreement signed in the Netherlands shows, collecting societies are often behind these solutions.
On 30 November 2010, the "Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB/ Dutch National Library) and two Dutch collecting societies, LIRA (text) and Pictoright (visual autors) stroke an agreement which makes three millions of newspapers pages until 1995 available to the public on-line.
BAPLA Meet With The IPO
At the end of last week BAPLA held a very positive meeting at the Wellcome Trust with some of its members and three representatives from the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) ... Read more
Similar Photographs and Copyright Infringement
Temple Island Collections v New English Teas. Can the copyright in a photograph be infringed by shooting a similar photograph? Read more
Your Chance to Respond to UK Copyright: The Case for Change
You should be aware that the UK Government is planning to implement some changes relating to copyright and many of those are based on recommendations made in the Hargreaves Review. Read more
Views sought on UK's copyright licensing system
In light of the recent Hargreaves report and its recommendations on the state of the copyright licensing system in the UK, representatives from the creative industry are being asked to express their views on whether the UK's current copyright licensing system is fit for purpose in the digital age. Read more
Looking Forward in 2012
Crucial developments are taking place in Europe and around the world. A look back at 2011 will help us to look foward in 2012. Read more
Copyright in Portrait Photographs
The European Court of Justice delivered a judgment in the important case PAINER v STANDARD VERLAGS GmbH Read more
Pepper Stark five years of business
Starting with Pepper Stark, we have just celebrated our 5th year of business on 2nd June. Read more
iPad And HD To Lead Renaissance Of The Photo Professional?
Christina Vaughan, founder and CEO of Image Source and president of the European trade body CEPIC, which represents over 1,000 picture sources in Europe, was speaking to siliconrepublic.com during CEPIC’s annual congress in Dublin this week. Read more
Report on the first NLimage Fair 2011
The first NLimage Fair on Wednesday the 12th of October was a great success. For the first time, NLimage organised a fair for picture editors, art buyers and art directors. A good 250 image users made their way Amsterdam. Read more
Michael Brown becomes 'Friend of CEPIC'
I’m delighted to be one of the first ‘Friends of CEPIC’ because I’ve been an active supporter since the early days in Perpignan & Berlin, few of you will remember those early meetings. Read more
