IPA Continues Work Towards Access for Disabled Readers
The International Publishers Association is saddened to learn of the World Blind Union’s declaration to suspend participation in the shared projects initiated by the WIPO Stakeholder Platform.
VAT/GST/Sales Tax Rates: Global Survey Update 2011
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Canadian Copyright Reform: International Publishers Concerned About Damage to Industry
Today the International Publishers Association (IPA) has sent a letter to James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and to Tony Clement, Minister of Industry containing a detailed critique of C-32, the copyright Bill, which will soon be sent to a parliamentary committee for in-depth study and to hear testimony of expert witnesses and industry stakeholders, and copyright consumers.
The Publishers’ Role in Digital Access to the World’s Literary Heritage
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IPA Copyright Symposium Strengthens Publishers Resolve on Copyright
The 7th IPA Copyright Symposium closed this week in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). For two days more than 270 registered participants and global experts from 53 nations discussed copyright and publishing policy issues.
“The Future of Publishing Depends on Copyright
The 7th IPA Copyright Symposium in Abu Dhabi will shift the attention of publishers worldwide to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). For two days more than 250 publishers and global experts will be discussing copyright policy issues.
VAT/GST/Sales Tax Rates: Global Survey Update 2010
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Publishers and librarians enhance the debate on open access
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Ljubljana named “World Book Capital 2010”
Ljubljana was named as the “World Book Capital 2010” at the conclusion of the selection committee meeting which was held on 18 June at UNESCO’s Paris headquarters. The meeting brought together representatives of the three main professional associations in the book industry and UNESCO.
IFLA/IPA Joint Statement on Orphan Works June 2007
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