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Goals and the most important reforms in the revision of copyright law
The internet has fundamentally changed the management of culture and how society deals with information. Anyone can copy and distribute content from all over the world, whether with or without permission. Any unauthorised use of content infringes the rights of the various parties involved. If there is a reduction in misuse, everyone benefits, which is why combating piracy is the main objective of the revision to the Copyright Act.
The measures for fighting piracy are directed against anyone who illegally makes content accessible. However, the principle that consumers are not to be prosecuted for using illegal offers is to be continued. This means, for example, that they will still be permitted to download a piece of music that has been made available on the internet for their own private use, without the permission of the rights holder.
Digitalisation provides completely new opportunities for dealing with culture and knowledge. For example, libraries would like to be able to offer short excerpts from films or music pieces which are in their collections, thus making searches easier and more attractive. In addition to the anti-piracy measures, the draft act also contains reforms that adapt copyright law to technological developments. In so doing, the Federal Council wants to take advantage of the opportunities offered by digitalisation in copyright law.
News
28.06.2023 | Patents, Trade Marks, Designs
Harmonisation and partial revision of guidelines as of 1 July 2023
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16.06.2023 | Patents, Trade Marks, Designs, IPI
The IPI simplifies IP rights management with new online services
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24.05.2023 | Media release, Copyright
Online service providers are to remunerate use of journalistic works
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Events
19.01.2023 | Law and policy, Event
Conference on Intellectual Property & Sustainability at the University of Geneva
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