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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

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For on January 17, 1984, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that consumers could tape their favorite TV shows and watch them later without the copyright holder’s consent. 417 (1984), also known as the “ Betamax case ”, is a landmark copyright precedent that has had enormous implications for the media economy. copyright law.

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Fascinating Meeting at the Copyright Office

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Last Friday I spent almost two and a half hours in a wide-ranging conversation with Maria Pallante of the Copyright Office (and two other folks whose full names I didn't write down). copyright exemption for serving the print disabled is commonly called the Chafee Amendment: Section 121 of copyright law. copyright law.

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We Have a Treaty…and It’s Great!

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I’ve been actively advocating for an international copyright exception model that would greatly benefit people with disabilities, as anyone who has read my blog over the years can attest! After all, Benetech’s Bookshare initiative is the largest online library serving people with print disabilities in the world. copyright exception.

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Bookshare and the Power of We

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Benetech’s Bookshare library is living proof that real, transformative change happens through partnerships and by helping people unleash their talents and energies. Blog Action Day is today, October 15, and the international community of bloggers is blogging about this year’s theme, The Power of We. copyright law.

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Towards Global Access for the Print Disabled

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A Policy Update from an engineer, Jim Fruchterman of Benetech June 8, 2010 The international copyright negotiations in Geneva around a proposed Treaty for the Visually Impaired (“TVI”) have been steadily heating up. Counterproposals have been made, governments have been engaging with rights holders, consumers and NGOs (or not!)

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10X: CEO’s Update: Spring 2014

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Second, we are stepping up our efforts to increase the awareness of this critical issue and practical actions that can be taken. Our Bookshare online library is continuing to multiply its impact. First, we are working to lower the barrier to the use of strong encryption to automatically protect the privacy of sensitive information.

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Acceptable Usage Policies (AUPs) Protect You and Your Organization

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owners, often to reduce the potential for legal action that may be taken by a user. Legal liability, copyright infringement and harassment claims. For schools and libraries that offer Internet as well as internal. Attention: Schools, Libraries and Other Educational Institutions. Why Are AUPs Important? Lost productivity.

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