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Patry - British Copyright Industry's New Perverse Copyright Theory

By DrewWilson

When one makes makes a private copy of a copyrighted work for non-commercial purposes, many Americans think of fair use and end the debate. In Britain, the copyright industry is responding to what Americans would classify as "fair use" as something that should have a licensing fee. The British government launched a public consultation which, while closed now, will be followed up by a 3 month consultation period on how to go forward with legislation. The question being brought up is exceptions to the copyright laws. One specific thing in particular that was rolled up with a number of other things being considered is private copying.

Full post as published by ZeroPaid on April 18, 2008 (boomark / email).