The Knowledge Rights 21 Regional Alliance – Network of Librarians and Copyright Experts from Central and Southeastern Europe (hereinafter: the Alliance) brings together representatives from libraries, academic institutions, research institutes, and copyright initiatives across the region to foster collaboration and enhance the dissemination of knowledge. Participants agreed to formalize the network’s structure through a Memorandum […]

Recordings of the speeches and presentations, along with accompanying PPT slides, feature the welcome speeches, a discussion on Open Science in Slovenia, an analysis of barriers and incentives for Open Science in Copyright Law, and debates on necessary legislative adjustments for research and education in Europe, among other topics. They are available at the following […]

The discussion will address key issues related to the role of major digital platforms in spreading disinformation and their obligations under EU legislation, particularly the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The focus will be on the effectiveness of European legislation in limiting the spread of disinformation and the challenges we […]

Welcome speeches were delivered by Mr. Dejan Dvoršek, Deputy Head of the Open Science Unit at the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission; Dr. Tomaž Boh, Director-General for Science and Innovation at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation (MVZI); Mr. Sergej Možina, Research Advisor at the Permanent Representation of the […]

This panel explored the lessons learned from the ongoing efforts to regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI). It examined the challenges and successes of current regulatory frameworks and evaluated approaches and their impact on innovation, ethics, and societal trust. The discussion highlighted key insights that can guide future AI policy development. Dr. Maja Bogataj Jančič contributed her […]

The Conference is organized as a contribution of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia to the ERA Policy Agenda Action 2: Propose an EU copyright and data legislative and regulatory framework in cooperation with the Knowledge Rights 21 programme. Check out the interesting programme about copyright and open science. You are invited to register. […]

GEMA has become the first European collective management organization to file a lawsuit over the unlicensed use of copyright-protected musical works against a provider of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Specifically, this pertains to the U.S.-based company OpenAI, the operator of auto-generative AI chatbot systems. GEMA accuses OpenAI of reproducing copyright-protected song lyrics by German […]

The Hamburg court ruled that LAION had not infringed Kneschke’s copyright because the use of his photo was permitted under the exception for Text and Data Mining (TDM) for scientific research purposes, as regulated by German copyright law. This exception was introduced into the German Act on Copyright and Related Rights  (German: Urheberrechtsgesetz, UrhG) in […]

You are invited to read an interesting article by Dr. Maja Bogataj Jančič.

As a copyright expert and head of the Institute for Open Data and Intellectual Property ODIPI, and national and regional coordinator of Knowledge Rights 21 (KR21), Maja attended a panel discussing research and artificial intelligence (AI+research). She spoke mainly about the need to empower researchers with a predictable legal environment for their work, and pointed […]

Participants learned about the basics of copyright law and copyright, about copyright governance, about copyright governance in accordance with the principles of open science, and about open science and data governance. In the last part, Maja presented current selected topics regarding open science and ethical practice, open science and artificial intelligence, as well as obstacles […]

The international conference in Krakow will bring together scientists, lawyers, civil society and policy makers from across Europe to explore the ethical issues, practical challenges and opportunities related to artificial intelligence. The conference is organized by the Jagiellonian University, the virtual research center Future Law Lab (FLL) and the foundation Centrum Cyfrowe (FCC), which are […]

The goal of the research project Adaptive Natural Language Processing with Large Language Models (PoVeJMo) is the development of an open large language model for Slovenian, which will later be the basis for advanced applications in medicine, humanities, industrial environment and software development. The success of this project depends on how well the “machines” will […]

The Open Library acquires books legally (either by purchase or donation) and then lends out digital copies of those books in the same number as it has physical copies of the books. So it does not differ from the operation of normal libraries that support Open Library. The only ones who are really bothered by […]

The event will focus on important issues regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on copyright, especially on the use of so-called orphan – a work whose authors or rights holders are unknown or unreachable. Experts in this field will present the challenges and opportunities of using such works in creative processes, and how artificial intelligence […]

In the blog entitled Undermining Scientific Research, which accompanied the publication of the document on artificial intelligence, many questions are raised, such as the use of licenses to restrict universities from researching artificial intelligence; ending project data deletion requests that undermine the transparency and interpretability of artificial intelligence; the requirement to maximize inputs to support […]

“How to take advantage of the great benefits that artificial intelligence can bring and how to prevent risks to humanity and the planet.” With these words of the CEO of OpenAI, Dr. Maja Bogataj Jančič opened the Conversations about the Future and in the first part on artificial intelligence and copyright, she emphasized that generative […]

Access to information is crucial for cultural and artistic creativity and scientific innovation. Without access to prior creations, further creativity and innovation are prevented. Providing access to these creative works requires a careful balancing of the interests of creators and producers of information and publishers on the one side, and users of that information on […]

The guests discussed algorithms and digital twins, that artificial intelligence should only be a tool, feelings towards artificial intelligence in different generations and cultures and the limitation of the use of smart technology in schools, as social networks make us antisocial beings. But since we will not be able to escape artificial intelligence in the […]

The summer course on international copyright law and policy is organized by the Institute for Information Law (IViR). Young researcher Laura Pipan from ODIPI was awarded a scholarship by the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP) to participate in this intensive postgraduate seminar. During the week, the following guest professors lined up: Martin […]

Maja Bogataj Jančič opened the panel with a lecture on whether copyright can bring generative AI to its knees. In a short presentation, she showed how legal regulations around the world regulate the issue of whether it is allowed to train AI machines on big data or not. The differences between the systems of the […]

The new guide was jointly produced by the EIFL programmes on Open Access and Copyright and Libraries, and displays the key issues, how researchers can benefit, and how libraries can support their researchers in the process. Rights retention and secondary publishing rights are two ways to address the issue in support of open access and […]

The WB3C is a regional training center established in Podgorica, Montenegro, jointly established by the governments of France, Slovenia, and Montenegro, with a European and strategic ambition. Its mission focuses on supporting the EU aspirations of Western Balkans countries by strenghtening cybersecurity and combating cybercrime through cooperation and training activities. Its main objectives are the […]

The event will also include the launch of the KR21 EU Action Plan, which outlines 12 ways the EU can improve its support for research, and in turn the economy. Participants will gain insights on how to support science and research in the post-European election policy space and develop ideas for assessing and discussing research-friendly […]

The French National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology (Inria) organized workshops around three subject areas: the AI Safety, the Democratization of AI resources, and the Environment and Sustainable Agriculture. The wide range of participants consisted of GPAI experts from 24 countries, member representatives from 15 countries, other invited experts and guests, and […]

The Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information is the result from a November 2023 workshop initiated by the SIRIS foundation, which gathered research information experts from various organizations. The declaration highlights the necessity for increased transparency in the process of academic knowledge production. Just as with academic publications, research metadata—information about publications, their authors, and […]

The conference will be divided into 16 panels covering different areas: AI and Human Rights Developments within the Council of Europe and the European Union; AI, Rights to Health and Healthcare; AI and Governance; AI and Education; AI and Privacy; AI and Rights of Women and Children; AI, Fair Trial, Right to Effective Remedy and […]

The Knowledge Rights 21 (KR21) network welcomes the publication of a new European Commission study that identifies copyright and other barriers facing the European research sector. The study entitled “Improving access to and reuse of research results, publications and data for scientific purposes” identifies many obstacles for European researchers and offers important regulatory recommendations. The […]

The new report “Improving access to and re-use of research results, publications and data for scientific purposes” supports and contributes to the objectives of Action 2 of the European Research Area (ERA) Policy Agenda 2022-2024, which aims to propose an EU legislative and regulatory framework for copyright and data fit for research. The report provides […]

On Tuesday, 21st May 2024, the Council of the European Union approved the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (the EU AI Act). It is the first such act in the world that can set a global standard for the regulation of artificial intelligence, as it is based on a risk approach, which means that the greater the […]

COMMUNIA, an international association that advocates for policies that expand the Public Domain and increase access to and reuse of culture and knowledge, launched brand new monthly newsletter. They aim to provide policymakers, civil society partners, and anyone interested in the Public Domain with a clear and easily understandable overview of their work and recent […]

Authorized by the European Union, Enrico Letta, the former Italian Prime Minister and current President of the Jacques Delors Institute, prepared the report to reshape the future of the EU Single Market. Letta stresses that while the Single Market remains a cornerstone of European integration and values, shifting global dynamics require a new strategic vision. […]

The Municipal Court of Prague issued a significant ruling concerning artificial intelligence and copyright law, stating that images created using AI tools cannot be protected by copyright as their author is not a natural person. It also emphasized that individuals who publish images created by AI tools cannot prevent others from copying and exploiting those […]

One of the invited keynote speakers at the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) AI Conference 2024 was Dr. Maja Bogataj Jančič LL.M, LL.M., founder of the Open Data and Intellectual Property Institute ODIPI. Her presentation focused on Data Governance and especially on Data Justice project of the GPAI (Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence) Data […]

COMMUNIA, as an advocate for policies that expand the public domain and increase access to and reuse of knowledge, highlighted the issue of access to publicly funded research in its Policy Paper #17. Although European taxpayers are the ones who fund the research, they are often limited in accessing its findings. In many cases, they […]

In the course of the webinar titled “The European eBook Ecology – a view from authors and an update on eBook developments in Spain and Germany,” speakers will discuss authors’ expectations of sustainable e-book markets, findings from new research in Spain regarding the legality of controlled digital lending of books, and political developments in Germany […]

This topical issue was also discussed in the radio program Intelekta – Radio Prvi entitled Ethical development of technology. Dr. Maja Bogataj Jančič, founder and head of the ODIPI Institute, also took part in the radio show, along with guests Alja Isaković and Domen Savič. Introductory thoughts by Dr. Maja Bogataj Jančič: “Artificial intelligence is […]

Thirteen speakers presented the benefits as well as the obstacles of digitization and the use of artificial intelligence in various legal fields. The legal starting points of the infrastructure for open science, federated social networks and their (non-)regulation, as well as legal and ethical issues in the digital environment were also discussed. Representatives of ODIPI […]

Over 120 participants applied for the Generative AI and Law School, where we awarded 90 scholarships with the help of our gold supporters Celtra and Senica Law Firm, and silver supporters NLaw, Outbrain, Silicon Gardens, VBG and Aleph. These funds enable students to attend for free and support professional development in the field of AI […]

We invest considerable resources, energy and commitment in organising and running the school. The support of the President of the country is a key incentive to continue our efforts. Our sincere thanks to the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar, for her support of our project.

In May, she was appointed by the Minister as the European Research Area lead for Action 2 (ERA 2), which includes the tasks of “Proposing a research-appropriate EU legislative and regulatory framework on copyright and data” for Slovenia. Maja is also the national and regional coordinator of Knowledgerights 21. Maja will present new developments in […]

Among the speakers at the conference was Dr Maja Bogataj Jančič from the Open Data and Intellectual Property Institute ODIPI, who presented her paper “Copyright and Generative Artificial Intelligence”.

On 17 October 2023, the 4th Open Knowledge Day, hosted by the Open Data and Intellectual Property Institute (ODIPI) and supported by Knowledge Rights 21, brought together experts to discuss the intersections between copyright and artificial intelligence and open science. Journalist Urška Henigman from Radio Slovenia – PRVI provided an in-depth contribution on the key […]

The event was moderated by Dr. Maja Bogataj Jančič, ODIPI. The event was attended by experts from various European countries, including Benjamin White, Knowledge Rights 21 Programme Manager and keynote speaker at the event. In addition, Paul Keller from the Open Future Foundation, Dr. Maja Bogataj Jančič and other members of the Knowledge Rights 21 […]

The event will take place on 17 October 2023 from 9.30 to 14.40 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Maistrova 3, 1000 Ljubljana (+MSUM). The workshop will take place on 18 October 2023. Please pre-register for the event and the workshop online at the following link: registration. Participants attending the event will also be able […]

In its conclusions, the Council of the EU calls on the Commission and Member States to support policies aimed at a model of academic publishing that is not-for-profit, open access and in multiple formats, at no cost to authors or readers. This is an advance of the utmost importance for science and the research community. […]