Re: EU copyright extension

Paul Sleven <psleven[_at_]panix.com> writes:
>
> 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.

Correct

> 1. When does life plus 70 take effect in the UK? Are copyright
> restorations immediate, or is there a lag time?

Immediate

> 2. What works are affected?

Those having the benefit of the Life+ 50 protection  

> 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?

Books _printed_ already of pd works can be sold; new print runs will be caught  

> 4. What are UK lawyers advising their publishing clients?

To rub their hands with glee?

Cheers

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