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
EU: Review of the Orphan Works Directive
On 25th September we completed and submitted the online survey for the European Commission study on the review of the application of the Orphan Works Directive (OWD).
Image Quest Marine website launch
The U.K.'s leading underwater photo library, Image Quest Marine, is making a splash with the official launch of their new website [link to www.imagequestmarine.com]!
Introducing STORIES - Science Photo Library
Science Photo Library would like to share their latest project, which is part of our continuous efforts to keep your work on the radar of our clients.
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Update on Dreamstime’s Ongoing Litigation with Google in the United States
After the breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing failed in July, Dreamstime is appealing the dismissal of the antitrust cause of action as well as those based in contract and California's unfair competition laws.
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.