Copyright
Copyright protects images both for the benefit of creators and society in general. We defend copyright with our input into EU directives, including the InfoSoc Directive (2001); the Orphan Works Directive, the Directive on Collective Management of Rights and the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market (2019);.
This section examines all rights related to copyright.
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European Parliament’s report on the implementation of the Geo-blocking regulation: The creative and cultural industries applaud today’s plenary vote
The European Parliament voted for culture today and preserved Europe’s cultural diversity along with consumer welfare. Creativity Works!, Europe’s leading coalition of the creative and cultural industries, welcomes the vote on the ‘Implementation of the 2018 Geoblocking Regulation in the Digital Single Market’ INI report.
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AI And Copyright Consultation: Creative Rights in AI Coalition Urges Government to Enforce Copyright Law Through Transparency Without Compromising Rights
CreativeRights in AI Coalition responds to the government’s AI and copyright consultation: Rights holders oppose the proposed copyright exception, emphasising the need to uphold existing laws and prioritise licensing. Transparency measures must strengthen enforcement, not undermine protections.
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CEPIC supports Robert Kneschke in his copyright lawsuit against LAION and welcomes the appeal
On 5th November photographer Robert Kneschke lodged an appeal against the decision of the Regional Court of Hamburg in favour of LAION e.V..