Germany: Rightholders criticise Ministry of Justice on copyright reform draft
Rightholders criticise Ministry of Justice on copyright reform draft. "The legal position of the creative industries will be further weakened in relation to global platforms and established value creation models will be deprived of their basis" they say.
Germany: up-dated draft law to implement EU copyright law reform
On 13 October 2020, the German Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection (BMJV) published a draft bill for a law to adapt copyright law to the requirements of the digital internal market.
TopFoto’s priceless archive awarded grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
TopFoto’s archive is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifechanging financial boost from the government thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help them through the coronavirus pandemic
France: Google loses in appeal and must negotiate with press publishers
The competition authority in France has ruled on 8th October against Google confirming in appeal that Google must open talks with press publishers about paying to use their content.
IPTC Autumn Metadata Conference
The IPTC Metadata mconference will take place on 13 October from 17:00-20:00 CET and is free to attend.
Implementation of Art.17
In September 2029 the EU Commission has entered the hot phase of the implementation of Art. 17 of the EU Copyright Directive: the so-called "stakeholder dialogue", as foreseen by Art. Art.17-10. This section includes documentation relevant to the picture Industry.
Licensing model instead of upload filters
Licensing model instead of upload filters: BVPA and VG Bild-Kunst are aiming for a comprehensive collective licence for the use of professional image material on social media platforms
CEPIC 2025
CEPIC 2025 promises even more business opportunities – and more enjoyment – than ever before. Set in the South of France, it’s an unmissable opportunity to network with an array of visual media professionals from across the globe, make contacts and do good business.