Annual Conference on European Copyright Law 2012
- The interpretation by the ECJ of key copyright law concepts
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, 10 May 2012 – 11 May 2012 |
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(simultaneous interpretation) |
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212R19 |
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Objective
This conference will analyse the increasing role played by the ECJ in interpreting EU copyright law and will provide intellectual property law practitioners with an in-depth analysis of the landmark judgments of the ECJ in the field of copyright and related rights.
Key topics
- Exhaustion of copyrights
- Relationship between copyright and competition law: from the ECJ judgments Coditel II (C-262/81) and Magill (C-418/01) to the European Commission’s CISAC decision
- Exceptions and limitations in the Information Society Directive (Directive 2001/29), including fair compensation for reproductions (C-467/08 Padawan), copying for private use (C-462/09 Stichting de Thuiskopie) and remuneration of authors for public lending (C-271/10 VEWA v Belgium)
- The concept of communication to the public (C-306/05 SGAE v Rafael Hoteles)
- The notion of originality and the scope of exception for the purpose of public security: ECJ case Maria-Ewa Painer (C-145/10)
- The future of exclusive licence agreements and the accessibility of broadcasting services (C 403/08 and C 429/08 Football Association Premier League Ltd and Media Protection Services Ltd)
- Copyright versus the protection of privacy in electronic communications: the responsibility of internet service providers ( C-70/10 SABAM)
Who should attend?
Lawyers in private practice, in-house counsel and other practitioners of law dealing with copyright and intellectual property law, internet law and consumer law.
Programme
Accommodation
Overnight accommodation in Trier
There are special rates for ERA participants at three excellent hotels in Trier.
There are special rates for ERA participants at three excellent hotels in Trier.
