Copyright

DVP, the Society for Press Neighbouring Rights, has signed its first agreement with Microsoft under the EU directive granting neighbouring rights to publishers and press agencies. This landmark deal ensures compensation for rights holders whose content appeared on Bing between 2019 and 2024, marking a significant step toward sustainable remuneration for press content in the digital space.

As a key stakeholder in the creative industries, CEPIC is deeply concerned with the envisaged alteration of copyright law in the UK which we think is presently perfectly fit for purpose to incentivise licensing agreements between AI providers and rightsholders and to provide a sustainable environment to European innovation and SMEs. CEPIIC's submission provides insight into the challenges faced by the image sector, specifically in relation to the options put forward by the government as well as insights into the on-going process in the EU and experience with opt-out mechanisms for rightsholders.

On the occasion of the AI summit that took place in Paris on 10 and 11 February 2025, CEPIC added its voice to that of nearly 40 organisations representing rights holders calling on AI companies to respect fundamental rights, including copyright and related rights. This requires effective and complete transparency towards the holders of rights over the protected works and content used to train the AI models. The latter are to conclude licences within the framework of authorisations duly negotiated with the holders of rights.

The U.S. Copyright Office issued a report on the copyrightability of works created by artificial intelligence (AI), analyzing whether such works could be protected under copyright law. Here are the key points from the report.

The UK’s world-leading creative and tech sectors put it in a unique position to set a global standard for how both sectors can innovate together and continue to provide high quality services. Protecting copyright and building a dynamic licensing market for the use of creative content in building generative AI (GAI) isn’t just a question of fairness: it’s the only way that both sectors will flourish and grow.

A coalition of over 20 organisations representing creators and rightsholders across the European Union has issued a joint letter urging EU leaders to enforce the AI Act with meaningful measures to protect copyright and ensure fair remuneration. This call comes as AI companies increasingly use copyrighted materials without authorisation training purposes, raising concerns about illegal commercial gains and unfair competition.

Creativity Works!, Europe's premier coalition representing vibrant cultural and creative sectors, is celebrating 10 years of fostering creativity and cultural diversity. Their latest manifesto, covering 2024-2029, outlines a bold vision for the future of Europe’s creative industries. With a geographically diverse membership that spans writers, book publishers, music publishers, film producers, broadcasters, and video game companies, this coalition is committed to promoting creativity, enhancing cultural diversity, and protecting intellectual property rights in both physical and digital realms.

The European Parliament voted for culture today and preserved Europe’s cultural diversity along with consumer welfare. Creativity Works!, Europe’s leading coalition of the creative and cultural industries, welcomes the vote on the ‘Implementation of the 2018 Geoblocking Regulation in the Digital Single Market’ INI report.