Abstract
Examines the arguments for and against extending the Public Lending Right (PLR) provided by Directive 2006/115 art.3 to "e-lending", the provision of e-book downloads in public libraries. Discusses how e-lending differs from print book lending from a copyright law perspective, and notes the concerns of publishers about the impact of e-lending on e-book sales. Suggests alternative options to the extension of the PLR.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 132-139 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | European Intellectual Property Review |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- copyright
- e-books
- EU law
- Public Lending Right