Day December 5, 2018

The Gap Between Artistic Practice and Copyright Rhetoric

[Jonathan Band] A recent article by Pulitzer Prize winning art critic Jerry Saltz demonstrates the gap between the artistic process and the rhetoric of copyright policy. In “How to be an Artist,” Saltz provides 33 lessons “to take you from clueless amateur to generational talent.” The lessons underscore the importance of imitation and non-financial incentives to a fulfilling creative life.

Education International Openning Statement to the 37th WIPO the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR)

[Nikola Wachter] ... Restrictive copyright regimes and, in fact, the lack of an international copyright instrument that addresses cross-border online collaboration and exchange does not empower teachers, ESP and researchers but creates barriers for them in their daily work. For all these reasons EI endorsed TERA, a draft treaty on copyright exceptions and limitations for educational and research activities.