Fixing Copyright for Education (SCCR34 Side Event)

This event, hosted by Communia, EIFL, Creative Commons, and PIJIP, provided an overview of legal trends and developments concerning education, and presented the reality of education today. The speakers described legal challenges faced by educators using new technologies, and discussed how copyright limitations and exceptions can be adapted to be fit for education in the digital age. It was held in Geneva as a side event at WIPO’s 34th Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights

Speakers:

Sean Flynn, Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property, American University Washington College of Law. “Opening User Rights for Educational Uses.” Presentation | Data
Chichi Umesi, First Secretary, Mission Of Nigeria to the United Nations in Geneva. “The Importance of Education for Developing Countries.”
Teresa Nobre, Legal Expert on Copyright, Communia. “Mapping Obstacles to Educational Uses in Europe.” Final report | Infographic | Presentation
Delia Browne, Education Lead, Creative Commons Australia / Director, National Copyright Unit (Schools and TAFEs) Australia. “Tales from Australian Copyright Law Reform Debate.” Presentation | Background documents: Myth: Fair use would harm Australian authors | Myth: Fair use decimated educational publishing in Canada
Anubha Sinha, Centre for Internet and Society – India. “Access to Education Wins in Oxbridge Clash with Indian Photocopier.” Background document (by Lawrence Laing)