British Copyright Council

Voice of the British copyright community on UK, EU and international policy issues. Founded 1965. Not-for-profit. Supporting creativity.

[British Copyright Council @BritCopyright]

📣Our policy priorities address:
1. The Pandemic accelerating the creation & consumption of online content
2. Ongoing trade agreements - #IntellectualProperty is in the top 5 UK service exports
3. Technological advances e.g. digital marketplaces & AI
https://t.co/4dWzUUtiWC

[Richard Poynder @RickyPo]

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs): are they a way for celebrities to 'reclaim' their image? And what happens to the IP? ["Digital assets only have value in their intellectual property as there is no tangible property."] https://t.co/4SSTtjSuGz

[Intellectual Property Office UK @The_IPO]

❗ Check out our #infographic which explains what 'exhaustion of rights' is and why it could matter to your business if you import IP-protected goods into the UK.

💻 Webinar: https://t.co/Flh4CMxii1
📝 Consultation: https://t.co/WQPbvbQISQ

[Creative Industries Council @CreativeIndsUK]

A joint research project by @ahrcpress & @DCMS has examined the role of innovation in shaping cultural experiences during the pandemic.

'Boundless Creativity' will inform the recovery, renewal and future growth of the UK’s cultural & creative sectors.

https://t.co/srWNQZ26fv

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

New proposals to increase competition in the UK digital economy, supporting the UK’s growing tech sector and protecting consumers.

Find out more about how a new watchdog will boost UK startup scene by creating a more level playing field:
https://t.co/TxQcHCE8ev

[ALCS @ALCS_UK]

We're going live! @CaroSanderson will be chatting to our newest Board member @NzeluWrites, a novelist based in Manchester, LIVE on our Instagram next Monday at 6pm! 🔊 Follow us now so you don't miss it: https://t.co/dhcgg3fBFF

[The AOP @AssocPhoto]

The AOP is #hiring - We are on the hunt for a new #ChiefExecutiveOfficer #CEO to build on the amazing work done by Seamus over the past 7 years. If you think you might fit the bill, please have a look here: https://t.co/BCUdv8Yayt for more details.

[Copyright Plaza @CopyrightPlaza1]

France fines Google 500 mn euros in news copyright row - Times Now https://t.co/xCWzcDjeqQ

[Culture, Media and Sport Committee @CommonsCMS]

🎙️ Our #MusicStreamingInquiry Report is out now

🎚️ We launched our inquiry in October and have since heard from musicians, labels, streaming services, academics & Ministers. The Government now has 2 months to respond to our recommendations.

🎛️ Read here: https://t.co/erhBXNsNMi

[Reuters @Reuters]

France fines Google 500 mln euros over copyright row https://t.co/4eAUh968Dt

[British Copyright Council @BritCopyright]

We may be the British Copyright Council, but we're still interested in what's happening elsewhere, especially where we're negotiating FTAs!
🇪🇺EU guidance on implementation of Article 17 - https://t.co/mSHLUi1quI
🇸🇬 Key features of the new Copyright Bill - https://t.co/v1ZQPRUINs

[British Copyright Council @BritCopyright]

📣 Which of our newly published policy priorities matter most to you?
⬇️ Share your views in the comments below
#copyright #IntellectualProperty

[British Copyright Council @BritCopyright]

🤔Why is copyright important and what can happen if someone infringes copyright?
🤔Do you want to prevent other people from taking advantage of your creative assets without paying you? 🤩Understanding & using Copyright law can help you do this.
https://t.co/eHsACVgTZG

[British Copyright Council @BritCopyright]

The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court has assessed damages for #copyright infringement by making unauthorised vinyl copies of Eminem’s first album, Infinite via @SimkinsLLP
https://t.co/71tHJRKAEB

[British Copyright Council @BritCopyright]

📣 The Government has published its response to the enforcement framework call for evidence. It outlines 6 steps it is going to take to enhance enforcement & notes other concerns will be addressed in the pending 2021 Strategy https://t.co/e73QCF0iHT @The_IPO #enforcement #IP

[CIoJ @CIoJournalist]

FT reports: (behind paywall) 'Danish media club together to make US tech giants pay for news. Test of collective bargaining approach in seeking copyright payments from Google and Facebook.' See: https://t.co/hRGorNKNki

[British Copyright Council @BritCopyright]

🎉It is #BritishIPDay
To celebrate we've put together a fun #Copyright quiz. Here is a taster to wet your appetite...
"A photograph of a painting is protect by copyright if..."
➡️Access the full quiz here: https://t.co/DEwb7RSaJ1

[British Copyright Council @BritCopyright]

🎉It is #BritishIPDay and to celebrate we've created a fun quiz to test your knowledge of #IP. Give it a go and let us know how you do - can you get 100% and be crowned the Copyright Champion?!
➡️https://t.co/DEwb7RAzkr
#intellectualproperty #QuizTime

[British Copyright Council @BritCopyright]

🤩Let's get quizzical.... It is #BritishIPDay & to celebrate why not have some fun by testing your #IP knowledge.
We have 10 questions to put you to the test here: https://t.co/DEwb7RAzkr

[British Copyright Council @BritCopyright]

📣 The UK has simplified the process of applying copyright protection to foreign works and nationals ➡️Read all about it here: https://t.co/6MYxgNIGjp via @The_IPO