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23 February 2014

Fair use copyright law may boost cloud services

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Spruson & Ferguson

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Established in 1887, Spruson & Ferguson is a leading intellectual property (IP) service provider in the Asia-Pacific region, with offices in Australia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. They offer high-quality services to clients and are part of the IPH Limited group, which includes various professional service firms operating under different brands in multiple jurisdictions. Spruson & Ferguson is an incorporated entity owned by IPH Limited, with a strong presence in the industry.
Adoption of US-style fair use provisions in copyright law could spur new types of cloud computing services in Australia.
Australia Intellectual Property

Fair use copyright law may boost cloud services: experts

Australian Financial Review

Adoption of US-style "fair use" provisions in copyright law could spur new types of cloud computing services in Australia, legal experts say. The Australian Law Reform Commission last week recommended the federal government amend legislation to replace technology-specific exemptions to copyright restrictions with broader rules...Mark Vincent, a partner of law firm Shelston IP and an expert in cloud legal issues, said there is a fundamental mismatch between geographic copyright laws and the global nature of cloud computing services...

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