SCCR 34 Limitations and Exceptions for libraries and archives
May 3, 2017 AM Session
SCCR 34 Limitations and Exceptions for libraries and archives
Some statements from member states regarding L&E for libraries and archives:
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WIPO
SCCR 34 Update on Progress of Broadcasting, Cablecasting and Webcasting Treaty Progress (or lack thereof?)
5:55pm Plenary May 2, 2017 We were told there will be no time for NGOs to make statements.
The Chair started the Plenary at 5:55 pm or 5 minutes before the meeting was to clse for the day.
In brief:
- No recommendation to the GA for a Diplomatic Conference in 2018 (not ready for prime time).
- The Chair’s text is being replaced by a “committee Text”.
- The EU is not happy.
- The broadcasting treaty has stalled. Again.
Here is the transcript of what we can share:
SCCR 34 May 2, 2017 Short update
Just like since yesterday afternoon, the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights has convened in informal. Some members of delegations and NGOs are staying in the main room and are listening to the discussions but cannot participate nor report on anything that is being said.
It is frustrating of course but it looks as if it will be the “new process of negotiation” for the time being. As one person said to me “secret negotiations regarding broadcasting, cablecasting and webcasting at WIPO? what could go wrong?”
Detailed Presentation of New Casting Text to be discussed at SCCR34
CAROLE CROELLA, WIPO Secretariat:
Thank you Mr. Chair and good morning, everyone. I will indeed try to take the committee into the main changes and highlights of this new text. I’m not sure it will be a swinging presentation, Mr. Chair, but I will try to do my best.
SCCR34 Statements regarding the Broadcasting Treaty
EUROPEAN UNION:
The treaty on broadcasting organizations is a high priority for the European Union and its Member States. We are strongly committed to advancing work on the various work of the previous sessions. We look forward to discussing the issues set out wherein.
We hope that further progress can be made on the basis of the revised consolidated text, on the rights to be granted and other issues that has been prepared nor this session.
We hope that further progress can be made on the basis of the revised consolidated text, on the rights to be granted and other issues that has been prepared nor this session.
General Statements by Regional Groups regarding the Agenda of SCCR 34
GRULAC:
COLOMBIA: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The delegation of Colombia has the honor of making this declaration on behalf of the group of Latin America and Caribbean countries. We congratulate you on the chairmanship of this important committee and we congratulate your new vice chairs.
We remember the important work of the previous chair and vice chairs. We would like to thank the Secretariat for preparation and organization of this session and also for publication of the documents for our consideration.
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Madam Vice Chair,