Special Training Course on Enforcement of Copyright and Related Rights in Asian Countries Program schedule fixed
It has been decided to hold the above-mentioned special training course this fiscal year for two weeks from February 6 (Mon.) to 17 (Fri.), 2012.
The special training course is one of international cooperation and exchange activity programs of CRIC. It is also part of "Asia-Pacific Copyright Systems Enhancement Program", so-called the APACE program, conducted by the Agency for cultural affairs on consignment from WIPO. CRIC has a responsibility to organize a part of this training course such as the development of the training program as well as the coordinate and acceptance of trainees.
The Special training course has been held once a year since 1994. This year痴 special training course, which is the 18th, will feature lectures on copyright such as outline of copyright in Japan, enforcement, copyright system and business activities of collective society. The lectures will be presented by copyright professionals including researchers, lawyers, administrative officials, and officers at collective societies. It will also feature study visits to copyright-related organizations.
The number of participants is 8 in total, two participants each from four countries, namely: China, Thailand, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. All the participants are officers for copyright policy.
* The special training course is held by a part of common interest fund of sarah remuneration with the aim of enhancing awareness of copyright system.
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(The contents and schedule of the lectures may be changed for certain reasons.)
Copyright seminar for general public held in Aomori
On November 25 (Fri.), 2011, the Copyright seminar for general public was held at the Aomori Civic Cultural Hall in Aomori City. This seminar is held annually all over Japan. This was the fourth seminar in this fiscal year. In Aomori City, this was the first seminar. In spite of bad weather, 28 people attended the seminar.
With the beginning of the seminar, Mr. OHIE Shigeo, Professor Emeritus at Kurume University, had a lecture titled "What is Copyright? ─Copyright law in the Internet age". He explained the history of copyright in Japan from the old law to the present law.
In the afternoon of the day, Mr. MAEDA Tetsuo, Attorney-at-law, had a lecture titled "For the usage of copyrighted works in daily life" after showing an educational video, "Ueto Aya's Quick Tips on Copyright".
He explained important points of copyrights and provision of limitations prescribed in copyright law, presenting examples. And he answered to the audience's questions.
After the seminar closed, many participants sent feedback about two lectures. They said that "I could understand the history of copyright law", "The specific examples were easy to understand."
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all sponsors such as the Aomori Prefecture Board of Education, the Aomori City Board of Education, NHK Aomori Branch, and The To-o Nippo Press.
* The Copyright Seminar for General Public was funded by a part of SARVH remuneration for Video Home Recording with the aim of enhancing awareness of copyright system.Information about "Copyright Seminar for General Public"
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* If you would like to apply online, please feel free to do so at www.cric.or.jp .
* The Copyright Seminar for General Public is held by a part of common purpose fund of SARVH remuneration for Video Home Recording with the aim of enhancing awareness of copyright system.