[A2k] SCCR - Group B seeks to load up future SCCR agenda, to reduce forcus on L&E work

[Thiru Balasubramaniam]

Brazil, India and Chile have noted that they reserve the right to
comment on these four new suggestions proposed by Slovenia (on behalf
of the European Communities and its Member States).  Since there is no
written text or explanation of the EU proposal, Brazil, India and
Chile   have intimated that the Committee may be burdened with these
four new proposed items when the current crop of three items
(Protection of audiovisual performances, exceptions and limitations
and protection of broadcasting organizations) are already on the agenda.

One interesting thing I have noticed is at this meeting of the SCCR,
Slovenia (which holds the Presidency) has spoken on behalf of the
European Community and its Member States.  At every previous SCCR that
I have observed, the European Commission has taken the lead and spoken
for the European Community and its Member States.


On Mar 12, 2008, at 1:22 PM, James Love wrote:

> Lead by the EU, the Group B countries are proposing a large
> expansion of
> the SCCR agenda items.  With approximately zero explanation, they
> suggested the SCCR have separate agenda items for:
>
> 1.  Applicable law
> 2.  Orphan works
> 3.  Collective management
> 4.  Resale rights
>
> The US welcomed 1-3, and also suggested that Group B might add some
> additional items.
>
> It now seems that the Group B strategy is to squeeze out the L&E
> policy
> space with items the publishers like.
>
> More debate on this after lunch.
>
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Thiru Balasubramaniam
Geneva Representative
Knowledge Ecology International (KEI)
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