International Treaties and Trade Agreements

On March 17, 2021, the Library Copyright Alliance sent a letter to Ambassador Katherine Tai requesting a return to the Obama-Biden Administration policy of protecting and promoting fair use rights in international copyright policy.

On February 28, 2020, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA), sent a post-hearing brief to the Office of the United States Trade Representative commenting on Docket No. USTR-2019-0020 on South Africa Country Practice Review.

On November 6, 2019, members of the Library Copyright Alliance wrote a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa responding to complaints made by the International Intellectual Property Alliance concerning the Copyright Amendment Bill. LCA urges President Ramaphosa to sign the Copyright Amendment Bill.

The Library Copyright Alliance created a map showing the application of the Fair Use and Fair Dealing doctrines around the world.

On July 6, 2017, the Library Copyright Alliance commented on the bill, commending the exceptions for libraries, archives, and museums and advocating for an open-ended fair use provision.

On June 9, 2017, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) submitted comments regarding exceptions and limitations, exhaustion, intermediary safe harbors, and copyright term in NAFTA negotiations.

On September 15, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance commented on the bill, advocating for the adoption of a flexible fair dealing clause.

On February 5, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) submitted a letter to the Senate Committee on Finance urging reconsideration of fast track authority on trade promotion.

On March 3, 2014, the Library Copyright Alliance submitted a response the European Union’s Public Consultation on the Review of EU Copyright Rules.

On May 10, 2013, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) submitted comments regarding the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), offering recommendations during the preliminary stage.