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Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights at WIPO

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I'm here in Geneva for the 20th Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights meeting. This is the international forum for discussing copyright issues, and it is the body considering the Treaty for the Visually Impaired (TVI). I was one of the co-drafters of the treaty language] The U.S.

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I Need a Good Lawyer

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We’re operating at the forefront of copyright limitations and exceptions, both in the United States and globally. The recent Indian copyright amendment that creates an exception similar to Section 121 in the United States, which makes it possible for us to set up a Bookshare-style crowd-sourced library in India with local partner NGOs.

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Authorized Entities Trusted Intermediaries

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

A hot topic at the SCCR20/WIPO discussions in Geneva on global access to materials by the print disabilities is the term "Trusted Intermediaries"("TIs"). and similar copyright exceptions as a starting point. But, the burden of proof is not on the nonprofit agency, it's on the copyright holder making the complaint. In the U.S.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Global Development Matters

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The site and corresponding outreach campaign are designed to educate the American public about why US engagement in the world and the alleviation of global poverty is critical. The site includes lots of video (with more coming), quizzes on global development and extensive Q/A on a variety of global development topics.

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Mission Possible: Tell Us Your Symantec Story and Win Prizes!

Tech Soup

Sponsored by TechSoup Global (" Sponsor "), 435 Brannan St., Submissions deemed by Sponsor in its sole discretion as inappropriate, objectionable, or unfit for publication or that Sponsor determines in its sole discretion are not in compliance with these Official Rules will be disqualified. a) In General.

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Adobe Creative Cloud Giveaway for Nonprofits at 17NTC!

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Sponsored by TechSoup Global, 435 Brannan St., "Sponsor"). Embargo Countries): Sponsor is offering this Sweepstakes from the State of California, U.S. c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. Participants must be 18 or older to participate. Sweepstakes Terms and Conditions (Long). VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

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Notes from Care2/OneWorld/Interaction Fundraising Seminar - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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Also, wed like to give a shout out to the wonderful people at OneWorld.net and Interaction who also sponsored todays event. Use mini celebs - a columnist in a local newspaper or magazine may not be a global sensation, but he or she does have a large, captive audience. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.