Bmrb Social Research (2009)
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| Bmrb Social Research (2009) | |
| Title: | Future copyright development |
| Author(s): | Bmrb Social Research |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Citation: | BMRB Social Research. (2009). Future copyright development. Intellectual Property Office, UK. |
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| About the Data | |
| Data Description: | This project engaged rights holders and users in a review of the copyright system to help set an agenda for future copyright policy.
Four copyright areas were explored: access to works; recognition around creative input; incentivising investment and creativity; and authenticating and protecting works. Two waves of research were held in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Cardiff between 3rd and 12th March 2009. A total of 83 participants took part, from the following groups: members of the public; small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) comprising users as well as those engaged in rights clearance processes; and representatives from the creative industries. In the first wave of research, participants were convened in single groups: with separate workshops for the public, SMEs and creatives respectively. For the second wave, participants were reconvened in mixed groups, to share perspectives on copyright issues. |
| Data Type: | Primary data |
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| Cross Country Study?: | No |
| Comparative Study?: | No |
| Literature review?: | No |
| Government or policy study?: | Yes |
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Abstract
This project engaged rights holders and users in a review of the copyright system to help set an agenda for future copyright policy Four copyright areas were explored: access to works; recognition around creative input; incentivising investment and creativity; and authenticating and protecting works. Two waves of research were held in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Cardiff between 3rd and 12th March 2009. A total of 83 participants took part, from the following groups: members of the public; small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) comprising users as well as those engaged in rights clearance processes; and representatives from the creative industries. In the first wave of research, participants were convened in single groups: with separate workshops for the public, SMEs and creatives respectively. For the second wave, participants were reconvened in mixed groups, to share perspectives on copyright issues.
Main Results of the Study
The study reports 10 main findings:
- Access to works valued but needs to be made simpler.
- There is a need to treat different types of users differently.
- Communicating messages about infringement and creating online norms was important for public groups.
- The public were willing to pay for works online under certain conditions. Low price and ease of access all important.
- Developing standards and structures to facilitate legal copyright use was important for creative and SME groups.
- Creatives and rights holders need to take greater responsibility for visibility on works.
- Greater scope needs to be given to creatives to have more control over the use of their works - too much power often resided with commercial rights holders.
- Greater financial and legal support needed to be given to creators to redress copyright infringement – penalties should fit the crime.
- ISPs need to play a greater role in policing enforcement. Technologies can also play a key role in tracking use and preventing misuse.
- Setting a clear vision and policy framework for copyright was an important role for government. Delivery should be left to the private sector.
Policy Implications as Stated By Author
This study makes many policy recommendations: "The ultimate objective of the research was to help set a clear agenda for future copyright policy that will feed into discussions at EU and wider international levels."
The findings of the research are effectively policy recommendations, however, the following statement is representative of the overarching theme of the document...
"Government’s role in future copyright development needs to be strategic and policy orientated. Participants were wary of the unintended consequences of well meaning legislation. There was a need for leadership around the principles and standards for copyright. Ultimately, government need to help create the environment to encourage the private sector to deliver the products and services to deliver value for creators and user alike."
Coverage of Study
Datasets
| Sample size: | 83 |
| Level of aggregation: | Individual |
| Period of material under study: | 2009 |
