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What does the Hargreaves Report mean for the IP industry?

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Published on: 01 November 2012

Published by a LexisNexis IP expert

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Original news:
What are the key features of the report?
How will the report be received by the IP industry?
How would a more evidence-based approach to IP policy development manifest itself?
What are the potential implications of the recommendations surrounding 'parody' in the report?
What are the main risks to be aware of regarding content mining?
How would the recommendations to update the UK's copyright statute be implemented? And what are the key areas in need of revision?
What should lawyers take from the report? Are there any important implementation dates?

Article summary

IP&IT analysis: The government has published its response to The Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property. IP expert Susan Singleton, principal at Singletons Solicitors, gives her reaction to the report and says it should be welcomed by the IP industry.

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