New Developments in Intellectual Property Rights: Implications for Geographic Information Systems.

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Title: New Developments in Intellectual Property Rights: Implications for Geographic Information Systems.
Language: English
Authors: Lopez, Xavier R.
Source: Journal of Academic Librarianship. Nov 1997 23(6):517-520.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 4
Publication Date: 1997
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Access to Information, Copyrights, Databases, Fair Use (Copyrights), Foreign Countries, Information Policy, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Legislation, Public Policy
Geographic Terms: European Union
ISSN: 0099-1333
Abstract: Examines two multilateral approaches that aim to raise the level of intellectual property protection for databases. Discusses how both proposals, the European Union (EU) new Database Directive and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) treaty fail to provide ample copyright exemption provisions, necessary for offsetting the expanded scope of copyright protection. (AEF)
Entry Date: 1998
Accession Number: EJ559826
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Examines two multilateral approaches that aim to raise the level of intellectual property protection for databases. Discusses how both proposals, the European Union (EU) new Database Directive and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) treaty fail to provide ample copyright exemption provisions, necessary for offsetting the expanded scope of copyright protection. (AEF)
ISSN:0099-1333