Waives copyright protection for New York government agencies, except for artistic, creative, scholarly works, academic course materials, or.

New York S10193 amends the public officers law to waive the ability of government agencies to claim copyright protection for records they prepare, except for artistic, creative, or scholarly works of authorship, academic course materials, or scientific or academic research. The waiver also applies if the copyright owner intends to distribute the record or a derivative work based on it to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership. This bill aims to ensure transparency and accessibility of government records while protecting intellectual property rights in certain cases.

Waives copyright protection for New York government agencies, except for artistic, creative, scholarly works, academic course materials, or.

New York S10193 amends the public officers law to waive the ability of government agencies to claim copyright protection for records they prepare, except for artistic, creative, or scholarly works of authorship, academic course materials, or scientific or academic research. The waiver also applies if the copyright owner intends to distribute the record or a derivative work based on it to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership. This bill aims to ensure transparency and accessibility of government records while protecting intellectual property rights in certain cases.