The public domain contains intellectual works that can be used by anyone without lawful restriction. Public domain material includes works in which intellectual property rights (IPRs) have expired (eg Shakespeare’s plays) and ideas, which do not qualify for protection (eg the theory of relativity). The richness of the public domain helps future creators “stand on the shoulders of giants”. But it is under threat from those who would expand the term and scope of IPRs.
Google books: getting it right in Europe
Jim Killock 01 September 2009
mySociety campaign for internet-friendly Speaker
Jim Killock 15 June 2009
Parliament buckles: copyright extension goes through to Council of Ministers
Gavin 23 April 2009
Last day to tell your MEPs: Do not enclose the cultural commons
Gavin 21 April 2009
European Parliament votes on copyright extension next Thursday
Gavin 17 April 2009
EU governments vote against copyright extension in Brussels
Gavin 01 April 2009
MEPs back off from copyright term extension vote!
Jim Killock 19 March 2009
Copyright extension vote on 23rd March: contact your MEPs now!
Gavin 11 March 2009
Consumers, citizens and information professionals around the world unite to condemn copyright extension
Jim Killock 21 January 2009
Come to Brussels and demand sound copyright
Becky Hogge 16 January 2009
