Copyright Exceptions and Limitations

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The realm of copyright exceptions and limitations is vast and complex. Every legal jurisdiction has its own formulation of what behaviors are exempt from copyright restrictions, and we have only begun to explore the question of how open licensing affects those formulations. When we add in questions of cross-jurisdictional publication and downstream liability, we generate a staggering number of considerations. Yet the practical and philosophical issues reflected in these considerations are too serious to be avoided. This space is dedicated to collaborative efforts to improve our approach to these issues.

A Concept Map for the OCWC Project on Copyright Exceptions and Limitations in OER

1 Parallel Initiatives
2 Sequential Initiatives
3 Tools
4 Meetings and Discussions

[edit] Parallel Initiatives

Data Gathering on Copyright Exceptions and Limitations Around the World
Fair Use Working Group
Development of Best Practices in OER for exercising rights consequent to Copyright Exceptions and Limitations
Identification of Occasions for Policy Development and Advocacy

[edit] Sequential Initiatives

Data Gathering about Copyright Exceptions and Limitations in Single Jurisdictions
Data Gathering about Copyright Exceptions and Limitations Across Jurisdictions
Identification of Occasions for Policy Development and Advocacy

[edit] Tools

[edit] Meetings and Discussions

OCWC Global - Monterrey, Mexico - April 21-24
The International Legal Framework: Copyright Exceptions and Limitations for OER Discussion - University of Michigan - May 12
- In May, many of the individuals involved in the Fair Use Working Group will travel to the University of Michigan to discuss current progress of the Fair Use in OER project. Piggybacking on this meeting, individuals involved in the Concept Map for the OCWC Project on Copyright Exceptions and Limitations will continue a discussion around the concept of the "Legal Barriers" that prevent people, internationally, from generating and publishing OER. Currently, this includes Lila Bailey of CC Learn, Garin Fons, Pieter Kleymeer and Joseph Hardin of Open.Michigan. If you are coming to U-M for the Fair Use Working Group meeting and are interested in staying an extra day to participate in this discussion, please let me, Garin Fons, know in order to make arrangements for extending your stay.

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