copyright

Copyright as an instrument of information flow and dissemination: the case of ICE TV Pty Ltd v Nine Network Australia Pty Ltd

alawrence — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:07:10 +1100

This article outlines and critically evaluates the case of Ice TV v National Nine Network. This case which is being heard before the High Court of Australia in October 2008 considers the boundaries of copyright protection for compilations.

Creative Commons and Open Content Licensing

Copyright: the middle way

alawrence — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:58:43 +1100

Support is growing for a different perspective on intellectual property, write BRIAN FITZGERALD and BEN ATKINSON.

Creative Commons and Open Content Licensing

International study on the impact of copyright law on digital preservation

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:39:11 +1000

The Open Access to Knowledge (OAK) Law Project, together with the U.S. Library of Congress National Digital Information, Infrastructure and Preservation Program, the U.K. Joint Information Systems Committee and the SURFfoundation in The Netherlands, released their International Study on the Impact of Copyright Law on Digital Preservation at the WIPO International Workshop on Digital Preservation and Copyright in Geneva, Switzerland on 15 July 2008.

Creative Commons and Open Content Licensing

Who’s really doing the stealing? How the music industry’s pathological pursuit of profit and power robs us of innovation

alawrence — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Abstract: Open access to knowledge is the foundation of learning and discovery in higher education. Yet in Australian music faculties, the use of essential material is regulated and commercialized by record companies and music publishing houses. This paper details the impact of this framework through the eyes of music academics and students by making equity parallels with traditional academic arrangements.

Business of Creativity

Copyright law, digital content and the Internet in the Asia-Pacific

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:57:49 +1000

Copyright law, digital content and the Internet in the Asia-Pacific provides a unique insight into the key issues facing copyright law and digital content policy in a networked information world.

IP Law in Asia

Copyright 2010: the future of copyright

alawrence — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:40:58 +1000

This article, published in European Intellectual Property Review outlines the way in which the rise of digital technologies and online social networks has challenged the rationale and efficacy of copyright law. In examining how the law might respond to these challenges, the piece highlights law reform issues that need to be closely considered as we move towards the 300th anniversary of the Statute of Anne in 2010.

Digital Liberty

Knowledge policy: challenges for the 21st century

alawrence — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:28:35 +1000

The production of knowledge has become central to economic life. Competitiveness in the 21st century market place is now characterized by the ability to translate scientific and technological knowledge into innovation. But does this render cultural and social knowledge unimportant?

Broadband Public Policy in Australia

Creative commons licensing and the re-use of public sector or government copyright material: the Australian experience

alawrence — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:50:33 +1000

The question of access to and re-use of materials produced by government and other publicly funded bodies has emerged as an important issue in recent years.

Creative Commons and Open Content Licensing

Search engine liability for copyright infringement

alawrence — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:42:06 +1000

The chapter provides a broad overview to the topic of search engine liability for copyright infringement.

Digital Liberty

alawrence — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:34:25 +1000

Creative economy guru, John Howkins, has a plan for a project over the next few years culminating in a congressional styled conference in London in 2010.

Digital Liberty