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UK Report Suggests Tougher Copyright Laws

Posted by samzenpus on from the how-can-you-have-any-pudding-if-you-don't-buy-your-music dept.

danpsmith writes "The BBC has an article about a government report which proposes new powers against copyright infringement. Interestingly, however, it also: "says private users should be allowed to copy music from a CD to their MP3 player" and further "recommends the 50-year copyright protection for recorded music should not be extended," saying, "The ideal IP system creates incentives for innovation, without unduly limiting access for consumers and follow-on innovators." While satisfied with most of the report, The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) says, "it would continue to press for the copyright extension.""

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  1. Uh...yeah. by Demona · · Score: 4, Interesting
    "private users should be allowed to copy music from a CD to their MP3 player"

    Well, that's mighty fucking white of them. Next up: Reports from Herefordshire indicate a possible end to meat rationing starting mid February.

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  2. Re:Flame away, but I agree to an extent by matt21811 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Yes much tougher and much shorter, say 15 years.

  3. The ideal copyright system... by mark-t · · Score: 5, Interesting
    • Is one that only allows copyrights to be owned by people, not corporations.
    • Is one that is of a definite scope and duration, with possibly shorter durations for works that are intrinsically transient, such as software.
    • Is one that has a limited-scope exemption from copyright infringement for purposes that would qualify as fair usage.
    • Is one that has an unlimited exemption from copyright infringement for personal and private copying.
    • Is one that does not get ammended to legally inihibit people from excercising the priveledges afforded by the above two exemptions merely because of the obstacles posed by enforcement.
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  4. Re:Flame away, but I agree to an extent by westyvw · · Score: 5, Interesting

    They have decline in music sales, but they are getting more at their concerts? And they are complaining???? WTF? AOL proved that a CD is an advertisement, they should be loving it. You pretty much prove the point, make sharing legal and they will get more concert revenue! Hell, some people will even buy the CD of the show they saw as they are walking out the door if you give them a chance.

  5. "Musicians sign copyright advert" by daveewart · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Sounds like Cliff Richard et al aren't happy about the idea of copyrights on their old recordings 'expiring': http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6216152.s tm

    People *knew* the copyright on recordings was only 50 years when they made them. Tough.

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