Publishing Journal ›› 2013, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (1): 86-89.

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Current Situation and Trends of Digital Publishing Legal System in Germany
 

Hao Ting Huang Xianrong   

  • Online:2013-01-15 Published:2013-01-15

Abstract:

Germany digital publishing laws have some characteristics in the perspective of legislation, judicature and enforcement, copyright protection; protection of minors and digital content administrates. In the future, Germany digital publishing laws will present tendencies such as continuing to focus on protecting traditional publishers' interests; appropriately loosening library patrons' right of fair use and properly restricting rights of copyright collective management organizations.

Key words: German publishing industry,  Digital publishing,  Legal system