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Charles zipped through the key concepts ownership, permission and licensing,
expiration, infringement, web links, risk-management, open-access and the
exceptions, such as fair dealing. He ended with a summary of post-2014 legal
changes.
Is Charles optimistic about the future? No. Rights owners are becoming more
aggressive, while the law is unable to keep up with social and technical
developments. Yet, there is little evidence that stricter laws encourage
innovation.
Speakers who bring handouts are always popular. Charles excelled: everyone
received his Powerpoints plus a fascinating report*. Perhaps Charlotte should
have read these before circulating a private message!