Yesterday the Hargreaves Review of IP, charged with independently reviewing how the Intellectual Property (IP) framework supports growth and innovation (http://www.ipo.gov.uk/ipreview-finalreport.pdf), reported its recommendations.
The fundamental aim of the consultation was to identify barriers to growth within the IP framework, which consists of the rules and regulations covering how IP is created, used and protected in this country. Using evidence based responses, it has aimed create a picture of how well the current IP system serves to help promote entrepreneurialism, economic growth, social and commercial innovation.
The Strategic Content Alliance welcomes the recommendations of review in terms of the specific exceptions outlined as well as the commitment to furthering easy, widespread access to information and resources, putting technology and information management at the heart of research and education. It is hoped that if the recommendations are implemented, they will allow for and encourage exploitation, re-use of digital content as well as supporting research and learning.
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