EU copyright extension

     I understand that the European Union has issued a Directive extending copyright in certain works to life of the author plus seventy and restoring copyright in works whose copyrights expired after life plus fifty. I also understand that this Directive,and/or UK implementing legislation, is to go into effect November 1.

     I would appreciate any information available on this as it effects UK copyright. IN particular:

1. When does life plus 70 take effect in the UK? Are copyright restorations immediate, or is there a lag time?
2. What works are affected?
3. What are the responsibilities of those who are now publishing works which prior to the Directive were PD in the UK? May they continue to do so for some period of time?
4. What are UK lawyers advising their publishing clients?

     Paul Sleven (psleven[_at_]panix.com)
     New York, NY