The 7th IPA Copyright Symposium closed this week in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). For two days more than 270 registered participants and global experts from 53 nations discussed copyright and publishing policy issues.
The 7th IPA Copyright Symposium closed this week in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). For two days more than 270 registered participants and global experts from 53 nations discussed copyright and publishing policy issues.
The 7th IPA Copyright Symposium in Abu Dhabi will shift the attention of publishers worldwide to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). For two days more than 250 publishers and global experts will be discussing copyright policy issues.
12/05/10 - Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) - Opening Speech by IPA President Herman P. Spruijt
28/02 - 1/03/10 - 7th IPA Copyright Symposium: Opening Ceremony, Closing Ceremony & Press Conference
17/02/10 - Why is the work of the IPA important for the support and development of the publishing industry in Lebanon
October and the first days of November were again very busy, with visits to four different countries and three book fairs in the course of three weeks.
SCCR 39 concluded this evening with an agreement found on how to keep the Exceptions and Limitations discussion moving forward and the other agenda items wrapped up and a possible new issue raised in the chamber.
The second day of discussions on the broadcasting treaty were mainly conducted behind closed doors with the plenary chamber finally filling at 17:40 for a presentation of conclusions.
The first day closed with Dr Kenneth Crews waiting to be grilled by delegates and observers. He was given the opportunity this morning, but the highlights today were the side events and the ripples from some late-night messages to delegates.
The second and final day of the IPA Regional Seminar in the Middle East was opened by Sharjah publisher Bodour Al Qasimi (Kalimat Group), who is (among other things) also the IPA Vice-President.