The Government today announced the appointment of Richard Hooper, former Deputy Chairman of Ofcom, to lead a feasibility study into the development of a Digital Copyright Exchange for the UK (DCE).
The establishment of a DCE, a digital market place where licences in copyright content can be readily bought and sold, was one of the recommendations made by Professor Ian Hargreaves in his review of Intellectual Property and would simplify rights clearance in providing access to materials held in universities and FE and HE colleges.
Further details on the announcement can be found on the IPO's website.
For further information on the potential impact of the Hargreaves Review on FE and HE see JISC Legal's own guidance.