EU copyright law : a commentary / edited by Irini A. Stamatoudi, Paul Torremans.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Stamatoudi, Irini A., editor.

Torremans, Paul, editor.

Series:

Elgar commentaries.

Elgar commentaries

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Copyright--European Union countries.

Copyright.

Copyright, International.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (lix, 1227 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, UK : Edward Elgar Publishing, [2014].

Summary:

Presenting a comprehensive and up to date article-by-article analysis of all EU law in the area of copyright, as well as of the underlying basic concepts and principles, this unique book takes into account all recent legislative amendments and pending initiatives in the context of the EU Digital Agenda, as well as the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union. Published as part of the Elgar Commentaries series, it discusses challenges for the future that will underpin copyright in the years to come. It also presents ongoing discussions in WIPO and assesses the role of copyright in society and economy both from an EU and an international perspective. It is a thorough and in-depth analysis from a team of leading experts in the field, which combines aspects of theory and practice and places copyright in perspective.

Contents:

General principles of European copyright

The EU directives

EU policies and actions

Present and future of copyright in the European Union.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-78195-243-4

OCLC:

880826891