South Africa: A Story of Fair Use & Unfair Dealing
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, issued his long awaited decision about the Copyright Law amendments sitting on his desk, and wisely sent the bill back to the Parliament based on the perceived constitutional infirmities as to both substance and process.
IFRRO Members are Responding to the Challenges Posed by the Coronavirus Pandemic
Many IFRRO members are developing and adapting licences to provide access for students, teachers and others working from home or unable to access resources because of library and business closures during the pandemic.
Blackbeard’s Ghost Still Sails the Seas of Copyright!
A relatively obscure section of copyright law comes up for a constitutional test at the Supreme Court.
A Question of Morals: Plagiarism, ‘Moral Rights’, and Copyright Infringement
A deep dive into the copyright laws surrounding the Nora Roberts infringement case.
What Is Real Art? The VARA Debate Continues
Aerosol art is the center of a court case that’s setting a precedent for what qualifies as “real art” protected under the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA)
Managing Intellectual Property in the Era of the Socially Responsible Organization
We’re highlighting six core social responsibility practices for managing intellectual property and copyright in the era of CSR.
Copyright Perspectives: VidAngel – Devil or Angel?
Can a company edit a feature film into something new and sell it for financial gain?
How Does Publication Bias Affect Medical Literature?
What measures are being taken to counter publication bias? A new study published in Trials shows the impact of the 2007 FDA Amendments Act (FDAAA).
Copyright Perspectives: “Appropriation Art” – Transformative Use, or Derivative Abuse?
Richard Prince is a visual artist, working in photography. His images are exhibited in galleries and sell for thousands of… Read more
Practical Steps for Creating a Corporate Copyright Policy
Ordinary office exchanges can violate copyright rights and result in costly lawsuits or settlements. Here’s how to respect copyright in the workplace.