IPA Frankfurt Schedule
Find out more about IPA’s full line-up of events at Frankfurt Book Fair from 14-18 October 2020.
Intellectual Property and international cooperation: Past, present, future
On Monday 20 July, watch the second part of a fascinating discussion between IPA President, Hugo Setzer, and Francis Gurry, the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation where they will discuss the future of multi-lateralism and copyright.
Coronavirus doesn’t stop Copyright Consultations
Despite many countries being in lockdown for a number of weeks to limit the spreading of the COVID-19 Pandemic, governments in Brazil, China, Kenya, India to name but a few have continued to publish consultations on copyright. IPA has continued to monitor and respond.
South African Copyright Bill Sent Back to Parliament
In South Africa, the defective copyright amendment bill (as well as the performers’ protection bill) has been referred back to the National Assembly by President Ramaphosa.
AAP publishers file copyright infringement lawsuit against internet archive for systematic mass scanning and illegal distribution of literary works
On June 1, 2020, member companies of the Association of American Publishers (AAP) officially filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Internet Archive (“IA”) in a New York District Court.
Copyright: key to empowerment
Publishers continue to curate, educate and entertain during COVID-19 pandemic.
Publishers Around the World Rise to COVID-19 Pandemic Challenge
The International Publishers Association congratulates publishers around the world who have been quick and innovative in their reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic. IPA also praises government actions to control the spread of the virus and support cultural industries. IPA calls for industry solidarity to overcome the economic impact the disruption will bring and appeals to national and regional governments to ensure all those in the publishing value chain are supported.
Copyright Round-up: Audible, Tom Kabinet and consultations in Brazil, Philippines, Ireland and India
Audiobook captions, resale of eBooks, copyright consultations in Brazil, Philippines, India and Ireland and copyright events coming up at London Book Fair.
Distinguished speaker roster for the 33rd International Publishers Congress
Award-winning Norwegian author Maja Lunde, satirical South African cartoonist Zapiro and eminent Indian statesman and author Dr Shashi Tharoor will be among the speakers at the 33rd International Publishers Congress, on 28-30 May in Lillehammer, Norway.
IPA at London Book Fair 2020 – cancelled
London Book Fair 2020 has been cancelled. All IPA events that had been scheduled to take place at the fair have been cancelled..