[A2k] Version 3.0 of Draft Conclusions of SCCR 19 (Paragraph 7 and 10 on limitations and exceptions)

[Thiru Balasubramaniam]

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Version 3.0 of Draft Conclusions of SCCR 19 (Paragraph 7 and 10 on
limitations and exceptions)
By thiru
Created 18 Dec 2009 - 10:36am

18 December 2009

Below is the language of paragraph 7 of the draft conclusions of SCCR
19 contained in the "Draft Conclusions Version 3.0" document
distributed this afternoon.

    7. The Committee accepted that a work program should be
established on copyright exceptions and limitations for the benefit of
persons with print disabilities. The work program will include the
initiation of focused consultations aimed at producing a proposal for
a Joint Recommendation of the Berne Assembly and the WIPO Assembly
regarding copyright limitations and exceptions for persons with print
disabilities. The work program shall take account that the proposal by
Brazil, Ecuador and Paraguay relating to a treaty will be maintained
on the agenda of the next session of the SCCR.

Below is the language of paragraph 10 of the draft conclusions of SCCR
19 contained in the "Draft Conclusions Version 3.0" document
distributed this afternoon.

    10. Limitations and exceptions to copyright, including matters
concerning access to protected materials by persons with disabilities
and matters that pertain to educational activities, research libraries
and archives, will be maintained on the Agenda of the twentieth
session of the SCCR with a view to developing a work program
concerning those limitations and exceptions, as well as social,
cultural and religious exceptions, following a global and inclusive
approach.

This text will be considered when the plenary resumes this afternoon.


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Thiru Balasubramaniam
Geneva Representative
Knowledge Ecology International (KEI)
thiru@keionline.org


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