Jeffrey Ellis’ Post

Within the framework of the knowledge economy in which the world functions, intellectual property is an important factor, as it is also the foundation for shaping this knowledge economy. In the active digitization processes that have been taking place in recent years, intellectual property is affected to a great extent. All of this necessitates the introduction of new regulatory framework which to be up-to-date; to meet the needs of the relation between digitization and intellectual property; to support the smooth running of processes in the knowledge economy. Such distinct and major change that has already taken place Directive (EU) 2019/790 on Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital Single Market. The directive is of importance for the knowledge economy as it aims stimulation of innovations, creativity, investment and some other issues concerning the creation of new content in a digital environment. More about the subject: https://lnkd.in/dBXFQKEM

It's been on top of my mind. Thank you Shain Shapiro PhD for your article. It just so happens that over the weekend I was discussing ‘copyrights’ with a very dear friend, a leading stained glass designer, who had a 20 year career with a firm specialising in stained glass. The company provided the complex designs free of charge as part of the service. Yes, that was the norm. In essence, the company used to reward its creative staff with the fact that their stained-glass design would be immortalised. Thankfully - we have moved on. And in a very odd way - via social media, where it is accepted that content creators are being remunerated for their content. The words 'content creator' might be helping us to understand that 'new content and creative output' is valuable, immensely valuable. In this instance, 'content creator' definition could possibly apply to artistic copyright and generate proper remuneration for creative concepts that are so often underpaid, unmanaged and unprotected. I quote from Shain Shapiro PhD's article: Lastly - Recognize the Investment Opportunity Here Addressing this is not a sunk cost but a lucrative investment opportunity. But we need to get creative in how global investment in developing and emerging markets recognizes and engages with the creative economy. It’s changing (for example, both the Inter-American Development Bank and the African Development Bank have engaged with fashion, music education, and gaming), but not fast enough. This is the policy change I am working towards - to create a model to insert the creative economy as a global development finance tool - so it can be built into what we build rather than bolted on as an ad-hoc initiative. The Berne Convention is the best thing we have; its benefits are innumerable. But maybe we need something else, something better, something that every signatory takes seriously. If a country that burns musical instruments and books (essentially creating its own Burn Convention) can remain a signatory, and dozens of countries that ratified it lack IP policy, something must change. And what a significant opportunity that is for all of us

I'm sure I'm not the first person to ask this, but do we need a new global convention to protect and monetize intellectual property? Or does it need a rethink or a reimagining? With respect, is the Berne Convention fit for purpose? We can all do better because if we do, we all benefit. Here's my take on my Substack, #MakingPlacesBetter. Thanks to Eric Jordi for fact-checking (because I am not a lawyer); feedback, comments, and criticisms (hopefully constructive) are welcome. And please do consider subscribing if you haven't. https://lnkd.in/gnWZaSK5

Viscount Camrose, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (DSIT, https://lnkd.in/eMj4gfDg) predicts three things in relation to any solution dealing with IPRs and artificial intelligence: "Perhaps my noble friend will forgive me if I gaze into a crystal ball for a moment and predict that the eventual solution to this will involve three elements: first, some modifications to our copyright legislation; secondly, some use of technology to enable a solution; and thirdly, internationally accepted standards of interoperability in any eventual solution." (source: https://lnkd.in/eTpMWcHs)

BLOG ON IP IN AFRICA I have recently created a blog that will make post on relevant topics on intellectual property in Africa. You can kindly follow by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/dqU7ZBmy Follow, and share for more updates!

In a new post by the Illusion of More, David Newhoff states, “Artificial intelligence encompasses a wide range of development, some of which is promising, some of which is questionable, and all of which has been identified as potentially dangerous without proper oversight.” Learn more from reading IOM’s blog here: https://bit.ly/4cRFzz1

On June 16, 2024, it will be 39 years since the signing of the Schengen Agreement, which 29 years ago began the removal of physical barriers at European Union borders. As I note, "[t]he [2018 EU] Geo-Blocking Regulation was to be for the online world [inside the EU] the equivalent of what the Schengen Agreement was for the offline world—an act that would eliminate the major constraints to ‘free movement’ on the Internet, which has become an integral and indispensable forum for life and business. Whether the Regulation can equal the Agreement in its effects and significance is debatable..." (par. 12.001 of my forthcoming book "The EU Geo-Blocking Regulation: A Commentary"). https://lnkd.in/eqt9HDcE #geoblocking #eulaw #europeanunion #schengen #cyberlaw #internet European Commission European Parliament Council of the European Union Edward Elgar Publishing

Thomson Reuters publishes my guide on ‘Intellectual Property Rights in Spain’, as a leading expert in the field. Once again, Thomson Reuters has entrusted me with the chapter on ‘Intellectual Property Rights in Spain’ in the 2024 edition of their prestigious PRACTICAL LAW GLOBAL guide. This guide provides reliable answers to your global legal questions with a practical Q&A system. The guide currently delves into the legal systems in 15 jurisdictions - including the US, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Spain - and across 14 global practice areas, assisting lawyers advising on cross-border matters.  I am proud to be the author of the Spanish chapter on the protection, maintenance, and enforcement of patents, utility models, trade marks, copyright, registered designs, unregistered designs, trade secrets and confidential information, domain names, and database rights. I trust it will be useful to professionals and companies. For any queries contact me: juancasula@juancasula.com

In the latest Privacy World blog, #TeamSPB explore Japan's new draft guidelines on AI and Copyright following the release of the Agency for Cultural Affairs draft! Find out more on the key points of the reviewed draft guidelines below ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3Teq4Iu #ArtificalIntelligence | #JapanAI | #CopyrightLaw

📢 14 new regulations on #electronic #media were adopted: 1. Regulation on the Protection of Human Rights in the Provision of Media Services; 2. Regulation on the Manner of Fulfilling Obligations of Media Service Providers During Electoral Campaigns; 3. Regulation on the Accessibility of Program Content to Persons with Impaired Hearing or Vision; 4. Regulation on Mandatory Measures of Video Content Exchange Platform Service Providers; 5. Regulation on the Procedure for Forming the List of Most Important Events of Special Importance to All Citizens and the Exercise of the Right to Access Events of Great Public Interest; 6. Regulation on the Implementation of Prize Competitions in the Field of Media Services Provision; 7. Regulation on the Procedure for Granting Consent to the Transfer of a License for the Provision of Media Services and Dealing with Changes in Ownership Structure Notifications; 8. Regulation on the Obligations and Criteria for the Participation of European Audiovisual Works and Shares of Serbian Music Works in the Programs of Media Service Providers; 9. Regulation on the Amount, Modification, and Calculation Method of Fees for the Provision of Services within the Competence of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media; 10. Regulation on Urgent Public Notification on the Disappearance of a Minor; 11. Regulation on the Conditions and Criteria for Issuing a License for the Provision of Media Services; 12. Regulation on the Conditions and Criteria for Issuing Approval for the Provision of Media Services on Demand; 13. Regulation on the Amount, Modification, and Calculation Method of Fees for the Provision of Media Services; and 14. Guidelines on the Application of Provisions of the Law on Electronic Media. Find out more >>>