The Influence of Big Players in the Digital Ecosystem

📚 Copyright law, specifically related to the protection of creations, such as books and music, is a complex and long-standing branch of intellectual property.

🏛️ The history of copyright law dates back to ancient Rome but gained significant development in the 20th century, adapting to technological advancements and protecting new forms of creativity.

💿📺 In the 1960s, copyright law expanded to protect interpretations and performances, leading to the inclusion of musicians, actors, and broadcasters as beneficiaries of copyright-related rights.

🌐 The digital ecosystem is dominated by oligopolies and big players who impose their terms and conditions on contracts, favoring their own interests.

💰 The protection of investment in digital platforms privileges the large players such as Google and Amazon, while making it difficult for smaller content producers.

📚 There is an ongoing global discussion about copyright laws and the pressure to extend the duration of protection, which can have implications on cultural exchange and access to information.

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a unique organization within the United Nations system.

WIPO receives its funding from sources other than member states and relies on revenue generated from providing international intellectual property services.

WIPO's Permanent Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (CCR) is the main committee for international regulations on copyright.

WIPO achieved two victories in international forums: the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions and the Marrakesh Treaty for the Blind and Print Disabled.

📚 In the digital ecosystem, large players impose their conditions in contracts, leading to concerns about remuneration for artists and creators.

💼 There are discussions on the regulation of streaming services and the impact on national production and copyright royalties.

💰 The dominance of big companies in the digital space raises issues of transparency and fair distribution of revenue, with intermediaries playing a significant role.

🎵 Independent record labels make agreements with global streaming platforms that affect the visibility and revenue of catalog music.

💰 There is a significant gap between the old and new music industry, with streaming platforms not adequately compensating artists for their work.

🌍 The international nature of streaming platforms makes it challenging for artists to receive fair payment based on their regional audience.

⭐️ The importance of defining national jurisdiction over internet activities to establish rules and harmonize globally.

📚 The outdated copyright law in Brazil and its restrictions on libraries and photocopying services.

💿 The challenges and limitations faced in the digital era regarding music copying, offline listening, and use of existing works.

🌐 The discussion on internet regulation and the balance between freedom and private governance.

💡 The speaker discusses the current state of data protection legislation in Brazil.

🔒 There is concern over the authority and effectiveness of the national data protection authority.

📡 The speaker highlights the issue of unrestricted data sharing between public bodies.