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SLA Presents: Ask the Copyright Experts!
International Copyright Law
| Presenter: | Frederic Haber, Copyright Clearance Center |
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| Date: | 10 November 2009 | |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m ET | |
| Price: | No Charge for SLA Members | |
Session Full (Contact click@sla.org) |
Seminar Description
This informative session will provide an in-depth discussion of the challenges associated with using and sharing content around the world and across borders. Speakers will discuss whether "international copyright law" truly exists and will review the Berne Convention, national treatment, and obtaining global permissions for the use of copyright-protected content. The highlight of the session will be an interactive panel discussion featuring a cross-section of copyright experts. This session is ideal for librarians around the world who oversee the use and sharing of content in highly collaborative business environments.
Who Should Attend?
This program will be useful to librarians, information professionals, and anyone who oversees or is affected by the use and sharing of content in highly collaborative business environments.
Critical Learning Questions
- Can international copyright law be defined?
- How are copyright permissions handled for information shared across borders?
- How does international copyright law affect business practices?
Notes
Instructions for accessing the Webcast will be e-mailed to you 2 to 3 business days prior to the event. Your registration is for one computer and one site only. You can host as many people as you like, so be sure to invite your colleagues to learn with you!
* Note: Participants registration limited to 50
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Presenter
Fred is Vice President and General Counsel of CCC, a not-for-profit corporation whose primary line of business is the granting of permissions and licenses for the use of the copyrighted works.
As the principal member of CCC's legal department, Fred is responsible for all legal affairs of the company, including the legal aspects of its copyright licensing businesses. He has participated in the development of each of the company's licensing programs and counsels senior management in the development of new programs and products, as well as in the regular business affairs of the 230-employee organization. Fred is also a frequent speaker and panelist on copyright and other intellectual property issues.
Other participants in this session are:
Keith Kupferschmid, SIIA
Daniel Kopko, Copyright Clearance Center
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