Copyright exceptions consultation

In December 2006, Andrew Gowers reported his findings on the UK’s Intellectual Property regime. While he concluded that the system was broadly satisfactory he identified a number of areas where improvements could be made. These included modifying copyright rules to improve access to, and use of, copyright material for private individuals, students and libraries.

The copyright exceptions consultation (1.55Mb) launches today, 8 January 2008, and closes on 8 April 2008.

Comments may be sent by post, e-mail or fax to;

Gowers copyright consultation
Copyright and Intellectual Property Enforcement Directorate

Intellectual Property Office
Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
United Kingdom

Email: copyrightconsultation@ipo.gov.uk  

Fax: +44 (0) 1633 814 922

Please note that this is stage one of a two part consultation process. There will be a further opportunity to make your views known when we consult on a draft statutory instrument in due course.

Additionally, the Intellectual Property Office will again be holding informal meetings with any interested parties early in 2008 (i.e. prior to the first consultation closing). Further information on this will be available shortly.