COPYRIGHT LAWS OF ASEAN COUNTRIES

The ASEAN Book Publishers Association — of which the SBPA is a member — has published the following reference book: “COPYRIGHT LAWS OF ASEAN COUNTRIES”.

It is a matrix that compares the copyright laws of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

The reference manual was compiled by Attorney Buhain, Chairperson of the Legal, Copyright and Licensing Sub-committee of the ASEAN Book Publishers Association.

Members are welcome to refer to it. A copy is in safe-keeping with Ms Betty Tan, Asst Honorary Secretary, SBPA. Please contact Betty at tan_betty@englishcorner.sg if you wish to borrow it.

Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in UK, EC and US Copyright Law

The application deadline for the 2009-2010 Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in UK, EC and US Copyright Law at Informa Professional Academy is approaching. This distance learning course, run by King’s College London, starts on the 6th October.

Why choose this course?
Gain an in-depth, up to date and practical knowledge of copyright law
Designed and led by both expert academics and practitioners
From one of Europe’s leading centres of law
No need to interrupt your work – study where and when you want to
Gain new skills and apply these to your job immediately
Further your career and differentiate yourself in today’s difficult job market
Fulfil up to 100% of your annual CPD requirements

Topics include:
Historical Background, International Context and General Principles; Basis of Protection; Structure of Protection; Terminology and Interpretation; Copyright Subject Matter; Protection Criteria; Beneficiaries of Protection; Economic Rights; Moral Rights; Limitations and Exceptions; Exercise of Rights; Control of the Exercise of Copyright; Infringement; Remedies, Penalties and Enforcement; Additional Legislative Features; Principles of Free Movement and Competition; Harmonisation Programme; Satellite Broadcasting and Cable Retransmission Directive; Rental / Lending and Related Rights Directive; Copyright in the Information Society Directive; Computer Program Directive; Database Directive; Current Issues and International Harmonisation

For a more detailed list of modules and information on the tutors please see the course brochure.

The course is studied by:
In-House Counsel, Business Affairs and Public Affairs Managers , Policy Advisors, Heads of IP and Rights Managers in industries such as Music and Media, Regulatory Bodies, Collecting Societies, Technology and Telecommunications to name a few. And of course Private Practice Lawyers, ranging from Trainee Solicitors right up to Partners also enrol.

Organisations that have been represented include:
EMI Music * MCPS-PRS Alliance * AEPI-Hellenic Society for the Protection of Intellectual Property * PPL/VPL * Berwin Leighton Paisner * UK Intellectual Property Office * Samarts Network * British Geological Survey * Finers Stephens Innocent * Reynolds Porter Chamberlain * Getronics UK Limited * F. R. Kelly & Co * BBC * The Copyright Licensing Authority Limited * EUMESTAT * NISA Global Entertainment (Pty) Ltd * SJ Berwin * Universal International Music * Business Software Alliance * Victoria & Albert Museum * ITV * Imation Europe * Music Publishers Association * OVC Media * British Film Institute * PACT * Turner Broadcasting * Shed Productions * Sheridans * Reuters * Random House Group GMBH * Richards Butler * IFPI * Universal Pictures * CCEA * Design & Artists Copyright Society * EMAP * The Simkins Partnership

Why study by distance learning?
Increasingly we all face more pressures in our business lives. Finding the time to attend courses of any kind can be very difficult and well-meant plans are often put aside indefinitely. Distance learning is the solution to your training needs; it allows you the full benefits of studying for a recognised UK university qualification whilst still in fulltime employment using this freedom and flexibility to your advantage. You can set the pace at which you learn and decide when, where and how long you want to study for. Plus you can apply your learning, knowledge, skills and expertise to your work straight away and help to further your career.

Why study with King’s College London?
The Centre of European Law, School of Law, King’s College London has as its objectives: to advance research into European Community Law and the laws of the European countries; to provide training for persons interested in European Law; and to encourage the teaching of common law in European countries. Based at King’s College it is located in the centre of London at the heart of the common law world, opposite the Royal Courts of Justice and close to the Inns of Court, the City, Westminster and Whitehall which has enabled it to maintain close contact with the legal profession, the commercial world and government.

What does the course cost?
The Postgraduate Diploma fee including course materials, attendance at seminars, marking of compulsory coursework and the examination is £3920 (VAT Exempt). If you only wish to study the units and do not wish to take the examination or attend the seminars, the fee for this interest only option will be £2920 (VAT Exempt). (Please note you will not gain the award of Postgraduate Diploma with this option).

For further information such as the course structure and entry requirements, for any questions or to apply please visit the website, email kings@informa.com or call +44 (0) 20 7017 5906. (Quote VIP Code: MNYXYXZ in all correspondence.)

SBPA Training Courses in May 2009 — members are subsidized 50%

As you know, the SBPA has already held three successful courses this year — on strategic management, international rights, and marketing.

We are pleased to announce that our next two courses will be held in May 2009 as follows:

1) COPY-EDITING I
Date: Tuesday, 26 May and Wednesday, 27 May 2009 (Two days)
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Trainers: Datin Noor Azlina Yunus and Edda de Silva
Fees: S$640
Venue: The Pines @ 30 Stevens Road S257840

2) INTRODUCTION TO COPYRIGHT & AGREEMENTS IN PUBLISHING
Date: Thursday, 28 May 2009 (One day)
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Trainers: Datin Noor Azlina Yunus and Edda de Silva
Fees: S$320
Venue: The Pines @ 30 Stevens Road S257840

Please note that the association is subsidizing both courses. SBPA members will enjoy a 50% rebate.

Further details of the courses and registration form are attached. Please feel free to forward to your colleagues and contacts, including your freelancers.

As class sizes will be limited, do register early. Registration forms are to be submitted to chooworkshop@pacific.net.sg or faxed to 63540932.

Click here to download more info on the Copyright & Agreement course.

Click here to download more info on the Copy Editing course.

Click here to download the Registration Form.

Postgraduate Diploma in UK, EC & US Copyright Law 2009 – 2010

This annual courses provides you with an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the general principles of copyright law, mainly focusing on the law in the United Kingdom and on the seven Copyright Directives of the European Community. It will also give you a detailed overview of United States Law of Copyright and a summary of the main international conventions in the field.

The course extends over 9 months and successful candidates passing the Postgraduate Diploma may apply to enrol onto the Masters programme.

“Informative, well-structured and well managed”

“The seminar was excellent, very useful to go through case studies and apply sections of CDPA to examples. Group work extremely helpful and directing to relevant cases by lecturers excellent”

For the full course prospectus, details of more legal postgraduate courses and a detailed FAQ section, check out our new website:
http://www.informaprofessionalacademy.com/copyright1

Alternatively, please call me on +44 (0)20 7017 5906 or email kings@informa.com.

Enrol Now to Receive Expert Tuition on:
. Historical background, international context and general principles
. UK Copyright Law: Basis and structure of protection; terminology and interpretation
. Copyright subject matter
. Protection criteria and beneficiaries of protection
. Economic and moral rights
. Limitations and exceptions; exercise of rights and control of the exercise of copyright
. Infringement; remedies, penalties and enforcement
. US Copyright Law: Basis of protection; subject matter of protection; protection criteria and formalities; economic and moral rights
. Limitations and exceptions; terms of protection; exercise of rights; infringement; remedies and penalties
. Additional legislative provisions and current issues
. French and German Laws: Outline of French and German Laws on author’s rights and related rights
. Law of the European Community: Principles of free movement and competition; harmonisation programme; satellite broadcasting and cable retransmission directive
. Rental/lending and related rights directive; term directive; copyright in the Information Society Directive
. Computer Program Directive; Database Directive
. Current issues and international harmonisation

Course Director
- Dr. Tanya Aplin, Reader in Intellectual Property Law, King’s College London

Course Tutors
- Professor Adrian Sterling, Professorial Fellow, Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute, Visiting Professor, King’s College London
- Robert Burrell, Reader in Law, University of Queensland (formerly King’s College London)
- Professor Lionel Bently, Herchel Smith Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Cambridge University, Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge (Formerly Professor of Law, King’s College London)
- Trevor Cook, Partner, Bird & Bird, London
- Brigitte Lindner, Rechtsanwältin, Registered European Lawyer (Bar Council) Serle Court London
- Pascal Kamina. Associate Professor, University of Poitiers, Member of the Paris Bar
- William McGrath, Attorney, Davis McGrath LLC, John Marshall Law School Chicago
- Dr Makeen Makeen, Lecturer in Commercial Law, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

**Why Study by Distance Learning?**
Studying by distance learning allows you to extend your knowledge whilst still working – to set the pace at which you work, and decide where, when and how long you want to study – you can apply the knowledge, skills and expertise gained to your work immediately.

For more information please visit our new website:
http://www.informaprofessionalacademy.com/copyright1

Free CLASS talk on copyright involving licensing and royalty distribution

The Copyright Licensing and Administration Society of Singapore Limited (CLASS) will hold a free talk on copyright involving licensing and royalty distribution relating to you/your organization’s membership with CLASS.

The talk will be held on March 27 (Friday) at 2pm at the Cantonment Towers Residents’ Committee Centre in Block 12, #01-15 Cantonment Close (near the SOS office and the Tanjong Pagar Malayan Railway Station).

To facilitate seating arrangements (two representatives each, if yours is a publisher member), please email CLASS with your name/s and contact details by March 18, 2009.