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EU - Webinar: Copyright in collaborative projects

This webinar will provide an overview of copyright and how it should be managed in collaborative projects. Many of the outputs from collaborative projects may be protected using copyright. For example, academic papers, other publications, etc...

Unlike some other rights, copyright comes into existence automatically, and particular attention is therefore needed for its management. 

  • intellectual property | copyright
  • Friday 19 September 2025, 10:30 - 12:00 (CEST)
  • Live streaming available

Practical information

When
Friday 19 September 2025, 10:30 - 12:00 (CEST)
Languages
English
Organisers
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency
Website
Webinar recording
Number of seats
1000 Participants
Entrance fee
This Webinar is offered free of charge

Description

Copyright in collaborative projects

In collaborative projects, several partners may contribute to copyright works, and so issues of ownership and management, and strategies for protection and exploitation need to be clearly agreed. New Horizon Europe requirements about Open Science also impact the way copyright is addressed for academic publications, and the new (2019) Copyright Directive raises issues for online content and the use of social media.

Host: European IP Helpdesk

Speakers: Dr. Eugene Sweeney

Level of Expertise: Intermediate

Language: English

Learning Objectives

  • What is copyright and why is it important.
  • Why, how and where should copyright be used.
  • What should be addressed and agreed in collaborative projects, and when.
  • Ownership and rights of collaborators.
  • Copyright issues in research publications and Open Science.
  • How can copyrighted materials be licensed and transferred (including Open Source and Creative Commons licences).

Duration: 60 minutes (Presentation) + 15 (Q&A)